“He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.”
Proverbs 15:27 (KJV) |
Proverbs 15:27
From Proverbs 15, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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25
The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
26
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
27
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29
The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.