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Proverbs 15:27-29
The Voice
Proverbs 15:27-29
The Voice
27 Those who take illegal gains injure their families,
but those who refuse a bribe will live in peace.
28 The right-living think before they speak,
but wrongdoers simply spew evil.
29 The Eternal stays far from the wrongdoers,
but He listens to the prayer of the right-living.
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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