Proverbs 15:27 He that is greedy of gain troubles his own house; but he that hates gifts shall live.
‘He that is greedy of gain troubles his own house; but he that hates gifts shall live.’ The greedy man brings trouble upon his own household and becomes a curse to those he deals with. In contrast, the contented and righteous man, one who rejects bribery, will enjoy life and peace.
The wicked often rely on two primary tools: plunder and bribery (26:10).
Those who gather around hypocrites, forming assemblies of deceit, will be swept away, and the hypocrite himself will be left in ruins. Consequences will descend upon the homes of those who engage in bribery, consuming their false security.
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