Proverbs 15:27-29

Tree of Life Version

²⁷One greedy for gain troubles his household,
but whoever hates bribes will live.

²⁸A righteous heart thinks before answering,
but a wicked mouth blurts out evil things.

²⁹Adonai is far from the wicked,
but hears the prayer of the righteous.^[a]

Proverbs 15:27-29

New International Version

²⁷The greedy bring ruin to their households,
but the one who hates bribes will live.^(A)

²⁸The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,^(B)
but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.^(C)

²⁹The Lord is far from the wicked,
but he hears the prayer of the righteous.^(D)

Tree of Life Version (TLV)

New International Version (NIV)