Proverbs 15:27

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 15:27

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Berean Standard Bible

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

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

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

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ASV

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 15

²⁵ The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.

²⁶ The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.

²⁷ He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

²⁹ The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

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