Proverbs 15:27-29
Good News Translation
27 Try to make a profit dishonestly, and you get your family in trouble. Don't take bribes and you will live longer.
28 Good people think before they answer. Evil people have a quick reply, but it causes trouble.
29 When good people pray, the Lord listens, but he ignores those who are evil.
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Proverbs 15:27-29
New International Version
27 The greedy bring ruin to their households,
but the one who hates bribes will live.(A)
29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
but he hears the prayer of the righteous.(D)
Proverbs 15:27-29
King James Version
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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