World English Bible
"A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice."
— Proverbs 17:23, World English Bible
“A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.”
“A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, 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.”
One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.
A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.
Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.
Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.