Proverbs 15:27
Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live.
In context
24 The path of life leads upward for the prudent, that he may turn away from Sheol beneath.
25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud but maintains the widow’s boundaries. 26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord, but gracious words are pure. 27 Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live. 28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
29 The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous. 30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 15:27 in the KJV
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth gifts shall live.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 15:27 in the NIV
The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.