Proverbs 15:27
“He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.”
The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Related Verses
“In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.”
“So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.”
“Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.”
“The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.”
“He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.”