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

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

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

⁷ Extortion turns a wise person into a fool,
    and a bribe^(A) corrupts the heart.

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

¹⁰ in whose hands are wicked schemes,^(A)
    whose right hands are full of bribes.^(B)