American Standard Version
"A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice. "
— Proverbs 17:23, American Standard Version
“A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.”
“A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.”
“A wicked person receives a bribe secretly to pervert the ways of justice.”
“The wicked man taketh gifts out of the bosom, that he may pervert the paths of judgment.”
“A sinner takes an offering out of his robe, to get a decision for himself in a cause.”
“A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.”
He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow; And the father of a fool hath no joy.
A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.
Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her that bare him.
Also to punish the righteous is not good, Norto smite the noble fortheiruprightness.