Verse Comparison: Proverbs 21:26
American Standard Version
There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
Amplified® Bible
He covets greedily all the day long, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous gives and does not withhold.
Contemporary English Version
But people who obey God are always generous.
Darby English Version
He coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
Good News Bible
all they do is think about what they would like to have. The righteous, however, can give, and give generously.
King James Version
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
New American Standard Bible
All day long he is craving, While the righteous gives and does not hold back.
New International Version
All day long he craves for more,
but the righteous give without sparing.
New King James Version
He covets greedily all day long,
But the righteous gives and does not spare.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
All day long he craves, While the righteous gives and does not hold back.
Revised Standard Version
All day long the wicked covets, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.
Young's Literal Translation
All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
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