Proverbs 15:27

27 The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.

Proverbs 15:27 in Other Translations

KJV
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
ESV
27 Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live.
NLT
27 Greed brings grief to the whole family, but those who hate bribes will live.
MSG
27 A greedy and grasping person destroys community; those who refuse to exploit live and let live.
CSB
27 The one who profits dishonestly troubles his household, but the one who hates bribes will live.

Proverbs 15:27 In-Context

25 The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widow’s boundary stones in place.
26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.
27 The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.
28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Exodus 23:8; S Psalms 15:5; Isaiah 1:23; Isaiah 33:15
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