King James Version
What Does Proverbs 15:27 Mean?
“He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.”
Context
25
The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
26
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. pleasant: Heb. words of pleasantness
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.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(27) **He that is greedy of gain.—**Ill-gotten gain, especially bribes, as is seen in the next line.
**Troubleth his own house.—**The word used of Achan (Joshua 7:25).
**Gifts.—**Bribes taken by a judge. (Ecclesiastes 7:7.)
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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