Parallel Verses
Amplified
He craves all the day long [and does no work],
But the righteous [willingly] gives and does not withhold [what he has].
New American Standard Bible
While the righteous
King James Version
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
Holman Bible
but the righteous give and don’t hold back.
International Standard Version
All day long he continues to crave, while the righteous person gives without holding back.
A Conservative Version
There is he who covets greedily all the day long, but the righteous gives and does not withhold.
American Standard Version
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.
Darby Translation
He coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
Julia Smith Translation
He longed a longing all the day: and the just one shall give and not keep back.
King James 2000
He covets greedily all the day long: but the righteous gives and spares not.
Lexham Expanded Bible
{All day} he craves a craving, but the righteous will give and not hold back.
Modern King James verseion
He covets greedily all the day long; but the righteous gives and spares not.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He coveteth and desireth all the day long; but the righteous is always giving and keepeth nothing back.
NET Bible
All day long he craves greedily, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.
New Heart English Bible
There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and do not withhold.
The Emphasized Bible
All the day, he greatly craveth, whereas, the righteous, giveth, and doth not spare.
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 21:26
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Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
25
The desire of the lazy kills him,
For his hands refuse to labor;
He craves all the day long [and does no work],
But the righteous [willingly] gives and does not withhold [what he has].
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable and offensive [to the Lord].
How much more [unacceptable and insulting can it be] when he brings it with evil intention?
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Cross References
Psalm 37:26
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.
Matthew 5:42
Luke 6:30-36
Acts 20:33-35
I had no desire for anyone’s silver or gold or [expensive] clothes.
2 Corinthians 8:7-9
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 9:9-14
As it is written and forever remains written,
His righteousness endures forever!”
Ephesians 4:28
The thief [who has become a believer] must no longer steal, but instead he must work hard [making an honest living], producing that which is good with his own hands, so that he will have something to share with those in need.
1 Thessalonians 2:5-9
For as you well know, we never came with words of flattery nor with a pretext for greed—God is our witness—