²⁷ The greedy bring ruin to their households,
    but the one who hates bribes will live.^(A)

⁸ A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it;
    they think success will come at every turn.^(A)

²³ The wicked accept bribes^(A) in secret
    to pervert the course of justice.^(B)

²² Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine^(A)
    and champions at mixing drinks,^(B)

²³ who acquit the guilty for a bribe,^(A)
    but deny justice^(B) to the innocent.^(C)