Proverbs 15:27 - The Message27 A greedy and grasping person destroys community; those who refuse to exploit live and let live. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176927 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth gifts shall live. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition27 He who is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live. [Isa. 5:8; Jer. 17:11.] See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live. See the chapterCommon English Bible27 Those who acquire things unjustly gain trouble for their house, but those who hate bribes will live. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version27 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. See the chapter |