King James Version
Proverbs 21:26 in the King James Version says “He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 21 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.”
Proverbs 21:26 · KJV
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. in proud: Heb. in the wrath of pride
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? with: Heb. in wickedness?
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. A: Heb. A witness of lies
KJV Study — Public Domain
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
“all the day”
H3117a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
“greedily”
H8378a longing; by implication, a delight (subjectively, satisfaction, objectively, a charm)
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“and spareth”
H2820to restrain or (reflexive) refrain; by implication, to refuse, spare, preserve; to observe
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