American Standard Version
"He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live. "
— Proverbs 15:27, American Standard Version
“He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.”
“He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.”
“The one who is greedy for gain troubles his household, but whoever hates bribes will live.”
“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.”
“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.”
“He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.”
To the wise the way of lifegoethupward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.
Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant wordsarepure.
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; Andgood tidings make the bones fat.