Gifts - There is a special application to the office of the judge. The Aramaic Targum paraphrases the first words of this passage as: “he wh…

He that is greedy of gain.— Ill-gotten gain, especially bribes, as is seen in the next line.

Troubleth …

He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house
Or "that covets a covetousness" ^F20 , an evil one, as i…

The covetous man lets none of his family have rest or enjoyment. And greediness of gain often tempts to projects that bring ruin.