Verse Comparison: Proverbs 15:27
American Standard Version
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.
Amplified® Bible
He who is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live.
Contemporary English Version
Being greedy causes trouble for your family, but you protect yourself by refusing bribes.
Darby English Version
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
Good News Bible
Try to make a profit dishonestly, and you get your family in trouble. Don't take bribes and you will live longer.
King James Version
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
New American Standard Bible
He who profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.
New International Version
A greedy man brings trouble to his family,
but he who hates bribes will live.
New King James Version
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,
But he who hates bribes will live.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.
Revised Standard Version
He who is greedy for unjust gain makes trouble for his household, but he who hates bribes will live.
Young's Literal Translation
A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth.
