Proverbs 15:27-29

Tree of Life Version

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

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

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