Matthew Henry · Verse 27
The covetous man lets none of his family have rest or enjoyment. And greediness of gain often tempts to projects that bring ruin.
Proverbs 15:27
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
World English Bible
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WEBBE
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
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.
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.
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