27 The one who profits dishonestly(A) troubles his household,but the one who hates bribes will live.(B)
8 A bribe(A) seems like a magic stone to its owner;wherever he turns, he succeeds.(B)
23 A wicked man secretly takes a bribe(A)to subvert the course of justice.(B)
16 A gift opens doors[a] for a manand brings him before the great.(A)
14 A secret gift soothes anger,and a covert bribe,[a] fierce rage.(A)
21 It is not good to show partiality(A)—yet a man may sin for a piece of bread.(B)
4 By justice a king brings stability to a land,(A)but a man who demands “contributions”[a]demolishes it.(B)
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