Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
Coveteth
The righteous
Bible References
Coveteth
Acts 20:33
I had no desire for anyone’s silver or gold or [expensive] clothes.
1 Thessalonians 2:5
For as you well know, we never came with words of flattery nor with a pretext for greed—God is our witness—
The righteous
Psalm 37:26
All day long he is gracious and lends,
And his descendants are a blessing.
All day long he is gracious and lends,
And his descendants are a blessing.
Psalm 112:9
He has given freely to the poor;
His righteousness endures forever;
His horn will be exalted in honor.
He has given freely to the poor;
His righteousness endures forever;
His horn will be exalted in honor.
Luke 6:30 Give to everyone who asks of you. Whoever takes away what is yours, do not demand it back.
Acts 20:35
In everything I showed you [by example] that by working hard in this way you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed [and brings greater joy] to give than to receive.’”
2 Corinthians 8:7
But just as you excel in everything, [and lead the way] in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in genuine concern, and in your love for us, see that you excel in this gracious work [of giving] also.
2 Corinthians 9:9
As it is written and forever remains written,“He [the benevolent and generous person] scattered abroad, he gave to the poor,
His righteousness endures forever!”
His righteousness endures forever!”