Old Testament · Wisdom
Proverbs 15:27
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He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
About Proverbs 15:27
Proverbs 15:27 is one of the Bible's foundational texts on What the Bible Says About Greed. Found in the wisdom of Proverbs, this Old Testament passage has guided believers through every season of life.
Related Verses
- Luke 12:15
“And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”
- 1 Timothy 6:10
“For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”
- Hebrews 13:5
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
- Colossians 3:5
“Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:”
- Ecclesiastes 5:10
“He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.”
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How to Apply Proverbs 15:27
Meditate on Proverbs 15:27 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message on the theme of What the Bible Says About Greed applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.