Proverbs 15:27

Proverbs 15:27 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

27The greedy bring ruin to their households,

but the one who hates bribes will live.

27He who profits illicitly troubles his own house,

But he who hates bribes will live.

27He who profits unlawfully brings suffering to his own house,

But he who hates bribes [and does not receive nor pay them] will live. [Is 5:8; Jer 17:11]

27He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household,

but he who hates bribes will live.

27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house;

But he that hateth bribes shall live.

27He that is greedie of gaine, troubleth his owne house: but he that hateth giftes, shall liue.

27He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,

but he who hates bribes will live.

27Those who always want more bring ruin to their households.

But a person who refuses to be paid to lie will live.

27Anyone who cheats people to become rich

will cause trouble for his family.

But anyone who refuses to accept bribes

will live safely.

27A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, || And whoever is hating gifts lives.