He that is greedy of gain. — Ill-gotten gain, especially bribes, as is seen in the next line.
Troubleth his own house. — The word used of Achan (Joshua 7:25).
Gifts. — Bribes taken by a judge. (Ecclesiastes 7:7.)
Related Commentaries of Proverbs 15:27
Proverbs 15:27
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.