Proverbs 15:27
The Scripture
(27) He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter opens with a reminder that wisdom is a gift from God and that it is better to have knowledge than wealth. It contrasts the path of the wise who seek understanding with the path of the foolish who reject it, and it highlights the king's responsibility to lead with wisdom.
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