Other translations
American Standard Version
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
He that accepts a bribe destroys his soul and he that hates taking a bribe has Life.
Darby Bible Translation
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
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.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth gifts shall live.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live.
God's Word
Whoever is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble to his family, but whoever hates bribes will live.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
The one who profits dishonestly troubles his household, but the one who hates bribes will live.
International Standard Version
Those who are greedy for unjust gain bring trouble into their homes, but the person who hates bribes will live.
NET Bible
The one who is greedy for gain troubles his household, but whoever hates bribes will live.
New American Standard Bible
He who profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.
New International Version
The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.
New Living Translation
Greed brings grief to the whole family, but those who hate bribes will live.
Webster's Bible Translation
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
The World English Bible
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
EasyEnglish Bible
Anyone who cheats people to become rich will cause trouble for his family. But anyone who refuses to accept bribes will live safely.
Young‘s Literal Translation
A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth.
New Life Version
He who gets things by doing wrong brings trouble to his family, but he who will not be paid in secret for wrong-doing will live.
The Voice Bible
Those who take illegal gains injure their families, but those who refuse a bribe will live in peace.
Living Bible
Dishonest money brings grief to all the family, but hating bribes brings happiness.
New Catholic Bible
He who is greedy for dishonest gain brings disaster on a house, but he who refuses to accept bribes will have life.
Legacy Standard Bible
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates gifts of bribery will live.
Jubilee Bible 2000
He that is greedy of gain troubles his own house, but he that hates gifts shall live.
Christian Standard Bible
The one who profits dishonestly troubles his household, but the one who hates bribes will live.
Amplified Bible © 1954
He who is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live.
New Century Version
Greedy people bring trouble to their families, but the person who can’t be paid to do wrong will live.
The Message
A greedy and grasping person destroys community; those who refuse to exploit live and let live.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
Someone who is greedy for gain brings trouble to his own household, but a person who hates bribes will live.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Those who are greedy for unjust gain make trouble for their households, but those who hate bribes will live.
Good News Translation®
Try to make a profit dishonestly, and you get your family in trouble. Don't take bribes and you will live longer.
Wycliffe Bible
He that followeth avarice, troubleth his house; but he that hateth gifts shall live (long). Sins be purged by mercy and faith; each man boweth away from evil by the dread of the Lord (Sins be cleansed by love and faith; all can turn away from evil by the fear of the Lord/with reverence for the Lord).
Contemporary English Version
Being greedy causes trouble for your family, but you protect yourself by refusing bribes.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
He who is greedy for unjust gain makes trouble for his household, but he who hates bribes will live.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Those greedy for unjust gain make trouble for their households, but those who hate bribes will live.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Those who are greedy for unjust gain make trouble for their households, but those who hate bribes will live.
Common English Bible © 2011
Those who acquire things unjustly gain trouble for their house, but those who hate bribes will live.
Amplified Bible © 2015
He who profits unlawfully brings suffering to his own house, But he who hates bribes [and does not receive nor pay them] will live.
English Standard Version Anglicised
Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
The greedy tear down their own house, but those who hate bribes will live.
New American Standard Bible
He who profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.
The Expanded Bible
·Greedy people [L Those who get unjust gain] bring trouble to their ·families [L house], but the person who ·can’t be paid to do wrong [L hates gifts/bribes] will live.
Tree of Life Version
One greedy for gain troubles his household, but whoever hates bribes will live.
Revised Standard Version
He who is greedy for unjust gain makes trouble for his household, but he who hates bribes will live.
New International Reader's Version
Those who always want more bring ruin to their households. But a person who refuses to be paid to lie will live.
BRG Bible
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
Complete Jewish Bible
The greedy for gain brings trouble to his home, but he who hates bribes will live.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Those who are greedy for unjust gain make trouble for their households, but those who hate bribes will live.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
He that is greedy of unjust gain troubleth his own bais, but he that hateth mattanot (bribes) shall live.
Names of God Bible
Whoever is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble to his family, but whoever hates bribes will live.
Modern English Version
He who is greedy of gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
Easy-to-Read Version
Whoever takes money to do wrong invites disaster. Refuse such gifts, and you will live.
International Children’s Bible
A greedy person brings trouble to his family. But the person who can’t be paid to do wrong will live.
Lexham English Bible
He who makes trouble for his house is he who is greedy for unjust gain, but he who hates bribes will live.
New International Version - UK
The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.