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Proverbs 15:27

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

Verse in context — Proverbs 15

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.

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