²⁷ He who is ^(A)greedy for gain troubles his own house,
But he who ^(B)hates gifts of bribery will live.

⁸ A ^(A)bribe is a ^[a]charm in the eyes of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.

²³ A wicked man receives a ^(A)bribe from the bosom
To ^(B)thrust aside the paths of justice.

^22 (A)Woe to those who are mighty men in drinking wine
And valiant men in mixing strong drink,
^23 (B)Who ^[a]declare the wicked righteous for a bribe,
And ^(C)remove the ^[b]righteous standing of the ones who are ^[c]righteous!