Proverbs 15:27 Hebrew Word Analysis

0troublethעֹכֵ֣רh5916
1his own houseבֵּ֭יתוֹh1004
2He that is greedyבּוֹצֵ֣עַh1214
3of gainבָּ֑צַעh1215
4but he that hatethוְשׂוֹנֵ֖אh8130
5giftsמַתָּנֹ֣תh4979
6shall liveיִחְיֶֽה׃h2421

Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

American Standard Version (ASV)

He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He whose desires are fixed on profit is a cause of trouble to his family; but he who has no desire for offerings will have life.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

World English Bible (WEB)

He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth.