Catholic Public Domain Version
"Whoever pursues avarice disturbs his own house. But whoever hates bribes shall live. Through mercy and faith, sins are purged. But through the fear of the Lord, each one turns aside from evil. "
— Proverbs 15:27, Catholic Public Domain Version
“He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.”
“He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes 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.”
The path of life is for the wise above, so that he may turn away from the end of Hell.
The Lord will demolish the house of the arrogant. And He will make firm the borders of the widow.
Evil intentions are an abomination to the Lord. And pure conversation, most beautiful, shall be confirmed by him.
Whoever pursues avarice disturbs his own house. But whoever hates bribes shall live. Through mercy and faith, sins are purged. But through the fear of the Lord, each one turns aside from evil.
The mind of the just meditates on obedience. The mouth of the impious overflows with evils.
The Lord is distant from the impious. And he will heed the prayers of the just.
The light of the eyes rejoices the soul. A good reputation fattens the bones.