Proverbs 15:27

A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath

26The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him. 27He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.

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Berean Standard Bible
He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.
American Standard Version (1901)
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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.
Free Bible Version
People greedy for ill-gotten gains make trouble for their families, but those who hate bribes will live.
Geneva Bible 1599
He that is greedie of gaine, troubleth his owne house: but he that hateth giftes, shall liue.
King James (Authorized) Version
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
One Unity Resource Bible
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
Translation for Translators
Those who try hard to get money by acting dishonestly cause trouble for their family; those who refuse to accept bribes will live for a long time.
Unlocked Literal Bible
The robber brings trouble to his family, but the one who hates bribes will live.
Noah Webster Bible
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
World English Bible
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
Young's Literal Translation
A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth.