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.


In Context

24 The path of life is above for the wise, that he may decline from the lowest hell.

25 The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: and will strengthen the borders of the widow.

26 Evil thoughts are an abomination to the Lord: and pure words most beautiful shall be confirmed by him.

27 He 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.

28 The mind of the just studieth obedience: the mouth of the wicked over floweth with evils.

29 The Lord is far from the wicked: and he will hear the prayers of the just.

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 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 Darby 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 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.