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Proverbs 21:26
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
Proverbs 21:26 · King James Version
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Proverbs 21:26 in other translations
All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.
There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.
There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and do not withhold.
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In context
23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
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