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)Do not rob the poor because he is poor,
And do not ^(B)crush the afflicted at the gate;
²³ For Yahweh will ^(C)plead their case
And rob the soul of those who rob them.

²³ These also are ^(A)sayings of the wise.
To ^[a](B)show partiality in judgment is not good.
²⁴ He ^(C)who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”
^(D)Peoples will curse him, nations will be indignant with him;
²⁵ But ^(E)to those who reprove the wicked, it will be pleasant,
And a good blessing will come upon them.
²⁶ He kisses the lips
Who responds with right words.

³ A ^(A)poor man who oppresses the lowly
Is a driving rain ^[a]which leaves no food.

^6 (A)Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than he who is crooked—^[a]double dealing—though he be rich.