Proverbs 15:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 15:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 15:27 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 15:27 — KJV
“He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.”
— Proverbs 15:27 (KJV)
Proverbs 15:27 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 15:27
“Every man of the children of Israel shall pitch by his own standard, with the ensign of their father's house: far off about the tabernacle of the congregation shall they pitch. far...: Heb. over against”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:27: gain, own, house
“And if thy brother be not nigh unto thee, or if thou know him not, then thou shalt bring it unto thine own house, and it shall be with thee until thy brother seek after it, and thou shalt restore it to him again.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:27: gain, own, house
“In any case thou shalt deliver him the pledge again when the sun goeth down, that he may sleep in his own raiment, and bless thee: and it shall be righteousness unto thee before the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:27: gain, own, live
“Then David enquired of the LORD yet again. And the LORD answered him and said, Arise, go down to Keilah; for I will deliver the Philistines into thine hand.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:27: gain, own, live
“Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ishbosheth, and said, Am I a dog's head, which against Judah do shew kindness this day unto the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David, that thou chargest me to day with a fault concerning this woman?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:27: gain, house, live
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