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


In Context

24 The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.

25 Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.

26 The thoughts of the evil man are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.

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

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

29 Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

Proverbs 15:27 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

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

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

15:27A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

15:27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth bribes shall live. By mercy and faith sins are purged away: and by the fear of the Lord every one declineth from evil.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

15:27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

15:27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth gifts shall live.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:27He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

15:27A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:27He that is greedy of gain troubles his own house; but he that hates gifts shall live.