Proverbs 15:27-29

Amplified Bible

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He who profits unlawfully brings suffering to his own house,
But he who hates bribes [and does not receive nor pay them] will live.^(A)
28 
The heart of the righteous thinks carefully about how to answer [in a wise and appropriate and timely way],
But the [babbling] mouth of the wicked pours out malevolent things.^(B)
29 
The Lord is far from the wicked [and distances Himself from them],
But He hears the prayer of the [consistently] righteous [that is, those with spiritual integrity and moral courage].