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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 21, Verse 26

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25
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
King James Version
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
American Standard Version
There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
New English Translation
All day long he has craved greedily, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.
World English Bible
There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don't withhold.
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.
30
[There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
31
The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD.
1
A [good] name [is] rather to be chosen than great riches, [and] loving favour rather than silver and gold.
2
The rich and poor meet together: the LORD [is] the maker of them all.
3
A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
4
By humility [and] the fear of the LORD [are] riches, and honour, and life.
5
Thorns [and] snares [are] in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.