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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 21) Proverbs 21:26 KJV
"He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not."
Proverbs Chapter 21, Verse 26
Proverbs 21:26 in Context (Verses 23–29 KJV)
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.*