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Proverbs 21:26
There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.
Proverbs 21:26 · World English Bible
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Proverbs 21:26 in other translations
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
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 do not withhold.
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In context
23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
24 The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.
25 The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
26 There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!
28 A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.
29 A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.
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