Proverbs 17:23
King James Version (KJV)
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.
World English Bible (WEB)
A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 17:23 Cross References
And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.
Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.
And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment.
Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you.
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them.
