King James Bible
KJVHe that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 15:27
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 15:27 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth bribes shall live. By mercy and faith sins are purged away: and by the fear of the Lord every one declineth from evil. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth gifts shall live. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that is greedy of gain troubles his own house; but he that hates gifts shall live. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth bribes shall live. By mercy and faith sins are purged away: and by the fear of the Lord every one declineth from evil.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth gifts shall live.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
World English Bible
WEBHe who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that is greedy of gain troubles his own house; but he that hates gifts shall live.
King James Bible
KJVHe that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth bribes shall live. By mercy and faith sins are purged away: and by the fear of the Lord every one declineth from evil.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth gifts shall live.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
World English Bible
WEBHe who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that is greedy of gain troubles his own house; but he that hates gifts shall live.