Proverbs 21:26

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

He covets greedily all the day long: but the righteous gives and spares not.

American King James Version (AKJV)

He covets greedily all the day long: but the righteous gives and spares not.

American Standard Version (ASV)

There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

All the day the sinner goes after his desire: but the upright man gives freely, keeping nothing back.

Webster's Revision

He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

World English Bible

There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don't withhold.

English Revised Version (ERV)

There is that coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

Barnes's Proverbs 21:26 Bible Commentary

All the day long - Better, every day. The wish of the slothful man passes into restless, covetous, dissatisfied desire; the righteous, free from that desire, gives without grudging.

Wesley's Proverbs 21:26 Bible Commentary

21:26 Coveteth - Spends his whole time in vain and lazy desires.Giveth - By God's blessing upon his industry he procures enough, not only for his own support, but for the relief of others.