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

28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,
    but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.

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

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

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

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

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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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