A receiver of bribes destroys himself; but he that hates the receiving of bribes is safe. [By alms and by faithful dealings sins are purged away;] but by the fear of the Lord every one departs from evil.
KJV
Proverbs 15:27
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
Parallel Translations
A receiver of bribes destroys himself; but he that hates the receiving of bribes is safe. [By alms and by faithful dealings] [sins are purged away;] but by the fear of the Lord every one departs from evil.
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
Cross References
Exodus 23:8Proverbs 1:19Jeremiah 17:11Deuteronomy 16:19Isaiah 33:15–16Proverbs 11:29Exodus 18:21Joshua 7:24–25Habakkuk 2:9–11Zechariah 5:3–4Isaiah 5:8–102 Kings 5:27Proverbs 11:19Joshua 7:11–121 Samuel 8:3–5
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