Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 15:27
“He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 15:27 Context
24The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. 25The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. 26The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. 27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. 28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 29The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. 30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
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Other Translations
Hee that is greedy of gaine, troubleth his owne house: but he that hateth gifts, shall liue.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He whose desires are fixed on profit is a cause of trouble to his family; but he who has no desire for offerings will have life.
- Basic English Bible
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
- Darby Bible
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
- Webster's Bible
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
- World English Bible
A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He whose desires are fixed on profit is a cause of trouble to his family; but he who has no desire for offerings will have life.
- Basic English Bible
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
- Darby Bible
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
- Webster's Bible
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
- World English Bible
A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 15:27
15:27 Troubleth - Brings God's curse upon himself and family. Gifts - Bribes given to corrupt judgment. Live - Shall preserve himself and family from ruin.