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Proverbs 15:27
He, troubleth his own house, who graspeth with greed, but, he that hateth gifts, shall live.
Proverbs 15:27 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 15:27 in other translations
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
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In context
24 The way of life, is upwards to the prudent, that he may depart from hades beneath.
25 The house of proud men, will Yahweh tear down, but he will maintain the boundary of the widow.
26 An abomination to Yahweh, are the plottings of the wicked, but, with the pure, are sayings of sweetness.
27 He, troubleth his own house, who graspeth with greed, but, he that hateth gifts, shall live.
28 The heart of the righteous, studieth to answer, but, the mouth of the lawless, belcheth out mischiefs.
29 Far off is Yahweh, from the lawless, but, the prayer of the righteous, will he hear.
30 The sparkling of bright eyes, rejoiceth the heart, Good news, giveth marrow to the bones.
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