23 A wicked man accepts a bribe [a]behind the back
To pervert the ways of justice.

24 (A)Wisdom is in the sight of him who has understanding,
But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

25 A (B)foolish son is a grief to his father,
And bitterness to her who bore him.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 17:23 Under cover, lit. from the bosom

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