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Proverbs 17:23

World English Bible

A wicked man receives a bribe in secret,
to pervert the ways of justice.

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Proverbs 17:23 in other translations

A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.

Proverbs 17:23 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 17:23 in context

  1. 21He who becomes the father of a fool grieves.
    The father of a fool has no joy.
  2. 22A cheerful heart makes good medicine,
    but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
  3. 23A wicked man receives a bribe in secret,
    to pervert the ways of justice.
  4. 24Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding,
    but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
  5. 25A foolish son brings grief to his father,
    and bitterness to her who bore him.