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Proverbs 15:27

He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
Proverbs 15:27 · King James Version

In other versions

  • He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.

    ASV

  • He whose desires are fixed on profit is a cause of trouble to his family; but he who has no desire for offerings will have life.

    BBE

  • He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

    DBY

  • He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.

    WEB

  • A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth.

    YLT

  • He that is greedy of gain troubles his own house; but he that hates gifts shall live.

    ENG

  • He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

    WBT

  • He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.

    BSB

In context

25The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

26The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

29The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

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