Proverbs 21:26

The King’s Heart

25The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work. 26All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.

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Berean Standard Bible
All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.
American Standard Version (1901)
There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
Bible in Basic English
All the day the sinner goes after his desire: but the upright man gives freely, keeping nothing back.
Douay-Rheims 1899
He longeth and desireth all the day: but he that is just, will give, and will not cease.
Free Bible Version
Some people only want more and more all the time, but the good give generously.
Geneva Bible 1599
He coueteth euermore greedily, but the righteous giueth and spareth not.
King James (Authorized) Version
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
One Unity Resource Bible
There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the upright give and don’t withhold.
Translation for Translators
All during the day wicked people desire to obtain things, but righteous people have plenty, with the result that they are able to give things generously to others.
Unlocked Literal Bible
All day long he craves and craves more, but the righteous person gives and does not hold back.
Noah Webster Bible
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.
Young's Literal Translation
All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.