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


In Context

24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

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

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

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

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

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

Proverbs 15:27 in Other Translations

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 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.