Proverbs 15:27LXX

Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 27 of 33

"He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live."
Proverbs 15:27

In context

25The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

26The thoughts of the wicked an abomination to the LORD: but of the pure pleasant words.

27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

29The LORD far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

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