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He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.
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The 'Achan' Effect
Commentators explain that the phrase 'troubleth his own house' is a direct reference to the story of Achan in Joshua 7:25. Achan's greed for forbidden plunder brought a curse and destruction upon his entire family. This proverb warns that the pursuit of ill-gotten gain has similarly devastating consequences for one's household.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
He that is greedy of gain.— Ill-gotten gain, especially bribes, as is seen in the next line.
Troubleth …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house Or "that covets a covetousness" F20 , an evil one, as i…
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The covetous man lets none of his family have rest or enjoyment. And greediness of gain often tempts to projects that bring ruin.
