Proverbs 15:27 — Word Study
WLCעֹכֵ֣ר בֵּ֭יתוֹ בּוֹצֵ֣עַ בָּ֑צַע וְשׂוֹנֵ֖א מַתָּנֹ֣ת יִחְיֶֽה׃
BSAHe who is greedybâtsaʻ [extremely, covetous, craving unjustly] for unjust gainbetsaʻ [unfair profit, ill-gotten wealth] brings troubleʻâkar [stirs up, causes, disturbance, affliction] on his householdbayith [family, dwelling place] but he who hatessânêʼ [intensely dislikes, abhors] bribesmattânâh [gifts, corrupt payments] will livechâyâh▸ [have life, be revived]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| עֹכֵ֣ר | [is] troubling | Verb, Qal, participle (active) masculine singular |
| בֵּ֭יתוֹ | own house his | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| בּוֹצֵ֣עַ | [one who] gains unjustly | Verb, Qal, participle (active) masculine singular |
| בָּ֑צַע | unjust gain | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| וְשׂוֹנֵ֖א | and [one who] hates | Conjunction, verb qal participle (active) masculine singular |
| מַתָּנֹ֣ת | gifts | Noun common, feminine plural absolute |
| יִחְיֶֽה׃ | he will live | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
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| BSB | He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live. |
| KJV | He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. |
| ASV | He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live. |
| YLT | A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth. |
| WEB | He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live. |
| BBE | 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. |
Translations agree on the core message of the verse, emphasizing the consequences of greed and the value of integrity.
The verse contains two main clauses with contrasting messages, highlighting the outcomes of greed and integrity.







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Deep Study — Proverbs 15:27
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Context — Wisdom on Greed and Integritygenerated
Proverbs 15:27 presents a contrast between those who pursue unjust gain and those who reject bribes. The surrounding verses emphasize the value of purity in thought and the consequences of wickedness. This section of Proverbs serves as practical guidance for living a life aligned with God's wisdom, highlighting the importance of integrity in personal and family life.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 1:19 | Such is the fate of all who are greedy, whose unjust gain takes the lives of its possessors. |
| 2 | Proverbs 11:19–29 | Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death. |
| 3 | Proverbs 20:21 | An inheritance gained quickly will not be blessed in the end. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 7:26 | And you must not bring any detestable thing into your house, or you, like it, will be set apart for destruction. You are to utterly detest and abhor it, because it is set apart for destruction. |
| 5 | Joshua 6:18 | But keep away from the things devoted to destruction, lest you yourself be set apart for destruction. If you take any of these, you will set apart the camp of Israel for destruction and bring disaster upon it. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 18 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — עֹכֵ֣ר, 'o.Khergenerated
The word עָכַר (akar) is a Hebrew verb meaning to stir up or disturb, suggesting an action that causes trouble or affliction. It is derived from a primitive root that evokes the image of roiling water, indicating the chaos that greed can bring into one's life.
As a participle in the active voice, it describes the ongoing state of trouble caused by greed. The use of this word in the context of household implies that the effects of such greed extend beyond the individual, impacting family and community.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses brings trouble for עֹכֵ֣ר and will live for יִחְיֶֽה.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verbs עֹכֵ֣ר and יִחְיֶֽה govern the two main clauses of the verse, presenting contrasting outcomes based on the actions described. The structure emphasizes the cause-and-effect relationship between greed and its consequences.
The sentence is constructed with noun phrases serving as subjects and objects, illustrating the roles of the greedy individual and the one who rejects bribes. The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the actions and their repercussions.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew עֹכֵ֣ר is rendered as ἐχόλλυσιν, which also conveys the idea of causing disturbance or trouble. This choice aligns closely with the original meaning, suggesting a consistent interpretation of the consequences of greed.
The Greek term for בָּ֑צַע is not explicitly provided, but the overall translation reflects the same moral teachings found in the Hebrew text.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Proverbs 15:27 teaches that those who are greedy for unjust gain will cause trouble for their families, while those who hate bribes will have a good life. This verse highlights the importance of integrity and the negative effects of greed.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Being greedy for unjust gain refers to a strong desire to acquire wealth or profit through dishonest or unethical means, which can lead to negative consequences.
Hating bribes signifies a commitment to integrity and moral principles, which can result in a more fulfilling and peaceful life.
The verse states that greed brings trouble to one's household, indicating that it can disrupt family harmony and lead to various forms of distress.
This proverb encourages individuals to reject greed and unethical practices, promoting a lifestyle of honesty and integrity that benefits both oneself and one's family.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I seen greed affect my own life or the lives of those around me?
- How can I cultivate a dislike for unethical practices in my daily decisions?
- What steps can I take to ensure that my actions contribute positively to my household?
- How does this verse challenge me to reflect on my values regarding wealth and integrity?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Proverbs 15:27 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleHe that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house,.... Or "that covets a covetousness" (t), an evil one, as in Habakkuk 2:9; that seeks riches by unlawful means, that gathers the mammon of falsehood,
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryHe that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleHe that is greedy of gain, that seeketh wealth by unjust courses, as appears from the opposite clause, troubleth his own house; bringeth God’ s curse and destruction upon himself and his family, whom he designed to enrich and establish. That hateth; who refuseth them not with dissimulation, nor only from prudential reasons, but from a hearty abhorrency of all unrighteousness. Gifts, i.e. bribes given to corrupt judgment. See 23:8 . Shall live; shall preserve himself and (which is understood out of the former clause) his family from ruin.
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsProverbs 15:27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.Ver. 27. He that is greedy of gain, troubleth his own house.] Fires his own nest while he thinks to feather it; fingers that which will burn in his purse, will prove lucrum in arca, damnum in conscientia, gain to his purse, but loss to his conscience. Add hereunto, that the covetous man’ s house is continually on a tumult of haste and hurry, "up, up, up," saith he; "to bed, to bed"; "quick at meat, quick at work," &c.; what with labour, and what with passion and contention, he and his household never live at heart’ s ease and rest. Thus it was in the houses of Laban and Nabal. But he that…
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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(27) He that is greedy of gain.—Ill-gotten gain, especially bribes, as is seen in the next line. Troubleth his own house.—The word used of Achan (Joshua 7:25). Gifts.—Bribes taken by a judge. (Ecclesiastes 7:7.)
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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 27. He that is greedy of gain] He who will be rich; troubleth his own house-he is a torment to himself and his family by his avariciousness and penury, and a curse to those with whom he deals. But he that hateth gifts] Whatever is given to pervert judgment.
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges27. gifts] The proverb, though universal in its moral, is Oriental in its form. Gifts “play a very important part in the social life of the East” (see Smith’s Dict. of Bible, Gift). Hence they form at once the bait by which “he that is greedy of gain” is lured, as Gehazi was, to the “troubling of his own house,” and the test, in the lofty disregard of them, of incorruptible honour and integrity.
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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleGifts - There is a special application to the office of the judge.
Read Albert Barnes on Proverbs 15 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
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.
He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.
The one who is greedy for gain troubles his household, but whoever hates bribes will live.
Tyndale line
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 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 gifts shall live.
He that is greedie of gaine, troubleth his owne house: but he that hateth giftes, shall liue.
Strictly literal
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth.
A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, || And whoever is hating gifts lives.
He that is greedy after gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts will live.
The robber brings trouble to his family, but the one who hates bribes will live.
From the Latin
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.
Simplified
People greedy for ill-gotten gains make trouble for their families, but those who hate bribes will live.
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.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text states, 'עֹכֵ֣ר בֵּ֭יתוֹ בּוֹצֵ֣עַ בָּ֑צַע וְשׂוֹנֵ֖א מַתָּנֹ֣ת יִחְיֶֽה׃' which translates to 'He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.' The Septuagint aligns closely with the Masoretic Text, matching 6 out of 7 words, although it presents them in a different order and structure. The Dead Sea Scrolls (4Q103) contain fragments that include some of the key terms, but they are partly restored and supplemented by an editor. Overall, the Septuagint agrees with the Masoretic Text in meaning, while the Dead Sea Scrolls provide partial support with some differences due to restoration.
עֹכֵ֣ר בֵּ֭יתוֹ בּוֹצֵ֣עַ בָּ֑צַע וְשׂוֹנֵ֖א מַתָּנֹ֣ת יִחְיֶֽה׃
6 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
עכר [בית׳ו] בצע בצע ושנא מתנת [יחיה]
3 words on the leather — 2 partly restored, 2 supplied entire by an editor.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in Proverbs 15:27
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
עָכַר (akar) is a Hebrew verb meaning to stir up, disturb, or trouble. It is derived from a primitive root that suggests the action of roiling water. The word encompasses various forms, including Qal, which denotes the act of disturbing, and Niphal, indicating a state of being disturbed or experiencing calamity.
עָכַר vb. stir up, disturb, trouble
Qal disturb, trouble
Niph. my pain was stirred up
base
H5916 עָכַר stir up, disturb, trouble
5916 `akar aw-kar'
a primitive root; properly, to roil water; figuratively, to
disturb or affict:--trouble, stir.
עָכַר (a.khar) — to trouble.
1) to trouble, stir up, disturb, make (someone) taboo
1a) (Qal) to disturb, trouble
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be disturbed, be stirred up
1b2) disturbance, calamity (participle)
V-Qal — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singularHVqrmsa
The Hebrew word בַּיִת (*bayith*) means 'house' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including dwelling, family, and place. It can refer to physical structures, such as homes and temples, as well as metaphorical uses like the body or household affairs. The word is built from the root related to 'between' and appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament.
בֵּית fem. of בַּיִן, בֵּין prep. between
base
בַּ֫יִת 2034 n.m. house
house
place
receptacle
of house as containing a family
household, family (592 t.)
house, including household affairs
lit. housewards, hence metaph. inwards
מִבַּיִת
adv. on the inside
prep. within
base
H1004a בֵּית fem. of בַּיִן, בֵּין prep. between H1004b בַּ֫יִת house
1004 bayith bah'-yith
probably from 1129 abbreviated; a house (in the greatest
variation of applications, especially family, etc.):--court,
daughter, door, + dungeon, family, + forth of, X great as
would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter)house(-hold),
inside(-ward), palace, place, + prison, + steward, + tablet,
temple, web, + within(-out).
see HEBREW for 01129
בֵּית (bet) — place.
nm
place, origin, between
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — house: home.
: home/temple/building
nm
1) house
1a) house, dwelling habitation
1b) shelter or abode of animals
1c) human bodies (fig.)
1d) of Sheol
1e) of abode of light and darkness
1f) of land of Ephraim
2) place
3) receptacle
4) home, house as containing a family
5) household, family
5a) those belonging to the same household
5b) family of descendants, descendants as organized body
6) household affairs
7) inwards (metaph.)
8) (TWOT) temple
adv
9) on the inside
prep
10) within
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth-(ashbea).
nm
This name is used for a house, habitation
Combined with ash.be.a (אַשְׁבֵּעַ "Ashbea" H0791)
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth (Haggan).
nm
This name is used for a house, habitation
Combined with hag (גַּן "Haggan" H1588)
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth-(togarmah).
nm
This name is used for a house, habitation
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3ms
בָּצַע (batsa`) is a Hebrew verb meaning to cut off or break off. It encompasses actions like gaining through violence, finishing, or fulfilling something. The entries suggest a range of meanings from wrongful gain to completion. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons on its definitions.
[בָּצַע] vb. cut off, break off, gain by violence
Qal cut off, break off
Pi. cut off, (dis)sever; = finish, complete; accomplish (= carry out, fulfil); violently make gain of
base
H1214 [בָּצַע] cut off, break off, gain by violence .cut off, break off
. cut off, (dis)sever; = finish, complete; accomplish (= carry out, fulfil); violently make gain of
1214 batsa` baw-tsah'
a primitive root to break off, i.e. (usually) plunder;
figuratively, to finish, or (intransitively) stop:--(be)
covet(- ous), cut (off), finish, fulfill, gain (greedily),
get, be given to (covetousness), greedy, perform, be wounded.
בָּצַע (ba.tsa) — to cut off.
: to cut off
1) to cut off, break off, gain by unrighteous violence, get, finish, be covetous, be greedy
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to cut off
1a2) to stop
1a3) to gain wrongfully or by violence
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to cut off, sever
1b2) to finish, complete, accomplish
1b3) to violently make gain of
בָּצַע (ba.tsa) — to cut off: to end.
: to end
1) to cut off, break off, gain by unrighteous violence, get, finish, be covetous, be greedy
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to cut off
1a2) to stop
1a3) to gain wrongfully or by violence
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to cut off, sever
1b2) to finish, complete, accomplish
1b3) to violently make gain of
בָּצַע (ba.tsa) — to cut off: to gain.
: to end
1) to cut off, break off, gain by unrighteous violence, get, finish, be covetous, be greedy
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to cut off
1a2) to stop
1a3) to gain wrongfully or by violence
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to cut off, sever
V-Qal — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singularHVqrmsa
בֶ֫צַע (betsah) refers to gain that is typically acquired through violence or unjust means. The term encompasses notions of profit and covetousness, often implying dishonesty in the acquisition of wealth. It is derived from a root that suggests plunder, indicating a focus on unethical or violent means of obtaining gain.
בֶ֫צַע n.m. gain made by violence, unjust gain, profit
base
H1215 בֶ֫צַע gain made by violence, unjust gain, profit
1215 betsa` beh'-tsah
from 1214; plunder; by extension, gain (usually
unjust):--covetousness, (dishonest) gain, lucre, profit.
see HEBREW for 01214
בֶּ֫צַע (be.tsa) — unjust-gain.
profit, unjust gain, gain (profit) acquired by violence
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
gan: In the Old Testament the translation of three Hebrew substantives, betsa`, "unjust gain," "any gain" (Jud 5:19; Job 22:3; Pr 1:19; 15:27; Isa 33:15; 56:11; Eze 22:13,17; Mic 4:13); mechir, "price" for which a thing is sold (Da 11:39, the only place where the Hebrew word is translated "gain" in the King James Version, though it occurs in other places translated "price"); tebhu'ah, "produce," "profits," "fruit" (Pr 3:14). It is the translation of one Hebrew…
שָׂנֵא (sane') is a primitive root meaning 'to hate.' It covers various forms of hatred, including personal animosity and enmity, and can refer to both humans and God. The word appears in different grammatical forms, with uses in Qal, Niphal, and Piel, indicating actions of hating or being hated. Its Aramaic equivalent is שְׂנָא.
שָׂנֵא 145 vb. hate
Qal 128 hate
Niph. is hated
Pi. enemy
base
H8130 שָׂנֵא hate
8130 sane' saw-nay'
a primitive root; to hate (personally):--enemy, foe, (be)
hate(-ful, -r), odious, X utterly.
שָׂנֵא (sa.ne) — to hate.
1) to hate, be hateful
1a) (Qal) to hate
1a1) of man
1a2) of God
1a3) hater, one hating, enemy (participle) (subst)
1b) (Niphal) to be hated
1c) (Piel) hater (participle)
1c1) of persons, nations, God, wisdom
Aramaic equivalent: se.ne (שְׂנָא "to hate" H8131)
Conj | V-Qal — Conjunction · verb qal participle (active) masculine singularHC/Vqrmsa
מַתָּנָה (mattanah) means 'gift' and can refer to a present or a sacrificial offering in a positive sense, while it may also imply a bribe in a negative context. It is derived from the related word מַתָּן (mattan). The Aramaic equivalent is מַתְּנָא (mattna), also meaning 'gift'.
מַתָּנָה n.f. gift
base
H4979 מַתָּנָה gift
4979 mattanah mat-taw-naw'
feminine of 4976; a present; specifically (in a good sense),
a sacrificial offering, (in a bad sense) a bribe:--gift.
see HEBREW for 04976
מַתָּנָה (mat.ta.nah) — gift.
gift
Aramaic equivalent: mat.t.na (מַתְּנָא "gift" H4978)
N-fp — Noun common · feminine plural absoluteHNcfpa
Have been common from the earliest times as tokens of affection, honor, or respect. The dues to a king were often rendered in this form, 1Sa 10:27 Isa 36:16; and men of high position were approached with presents, Ge 43:11 Jud 6:18 1Sa 9:7 1Ki 14:3. Kings made gifts of garments to those they wished to honor, Ge 45:22,23 1Sa 18:4; and of treasures to other princes, out of esteem or of fear, 2Ki 16:8 18:14
חָיָה (chayah) is a Hebrew verb meaning to live or have life, encompassing both literal and figurative senses. It includes various nuances such as reviving, preserving life, and restoring health. The entries detail its use in different stems, with Qal focusing on living and being quickened, while Piel and Hiphil emphasize giving life and reviving. No specific verse references are provided.
חָיָה 283 vb. live
Qal 203
live
be quickened, revive
Pi.
preserve alive, let live
give life
quicken, revive, refresh
Hiph.
preserve alive, let live
quicken, revive
base
H2421 חָיָה live .. live
. be quickened, revive
. . preserve alive, let live
. give life
. quicken, revive, refresh
. . preserve alive, let live
. quicken, revive
2421 chayah khaw-yaw'
a primitive root (compare 2331, 2421); to live, whether
literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive:--keep
(leave, make) alive, X certainly, give (promise) life, (let,
suffer to) live, nourish up, preserve (alive), quicken,
recover, repair, restore (to life), revive, (X God) save
(alive, life, lives), X surely, be whole.
see HEBREW for 02331
see HEBREW for 02421
חָיָה (cha.yah) — to live.
1) to live, have life, remain alive, sustain life, live prosperously, live for ever, be quickened, be alive, be restored to life or health
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to live
1a1a) to have life
1a1b) to continue in life, remain alive
1a1c) to sustain life, to live on or upon
1a1d) to live (prosperously)
1a2) to revive, be quickened
1a2a) from sickness
1a2b) from discouragement
1a2c) from faintness
1a2d) from death
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to preserve alive, let live
1b2) to give life
1b3) to quicken, revive, refresh
1b3a) to restore to life
1b3b) to cause to grow
1b3c) to restore
1b3d) to revive
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to preserve alive, let live
1c2) to quicken, revive
1c2a) to restore (to health)
1c2b) to revive
1c2c) to restore to life
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
