Proverbs 21:26
All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.
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Cross references
- Psalm 37:26 They are ever generous and quick to lend, and their children are a blessing.
- Psalm 112:9 He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
- Acts 20:33–35 I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions. In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”