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Proverbs 15:27-29
Common English Bible
Proverbs 15:27-29
Common English Bible
27 Those who acquire things unjustly gain trouble for their house,
but those who hate bribes will live.
28 The righteous heart reflects before answering,
but the wicked mouth blurts out evil.
29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
but he listens to the prayers of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:27-29
New International Version
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
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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Proverbs 15:27-29
New King James Version
Proverbs 15:27-29
New King James Version
27 (A)He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,
But he who hates bribes will live.
28 The heart of the righteous (B)studies how to answer,
But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.
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