Proverbs 21:26

There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.

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Before · Proverbs 21:24–25

24The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride. 25The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.

26There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.

After · Proverbs 21:27–28

27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination— how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind! 28A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.

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