19 Do not pervert justice(A) or show partiality.(B) Do not accept a bribe,(C) for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the innocent.

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19 You must never twist justice or show partiality. Never accept a bribe, for bribes blind the eyes of the wise and corrupt the decisions of the godly.

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“Do not accept a bribe,(A) for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the innocent.

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“Take no bribes, for a bribe makes you ignore something that you clearly see. A bribe makes even a righteous person twist the truth.

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

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27 Greed brings grief to the whole family,
    but those who hate bribes will live.

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