²⁷ He who is greedy of gain troubles his own house,
    but he who hates bribes will live.

⁸ A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him who has it;
    wherever he turns, it prospers.

²³ A wicked man takes a bribe out of a hidden place
    to pervert the ways of judgment.

¹⁶ A man’s gift makes room for him,
    and brings him before great men.

¹⁴ A gift in secret pacifies anger,
    and a concealed bribe strong wrath.

²¹ To show partiality is not good,
    because for a morsel of bread that man will transgress.

⁴ The king establishes the land by judgment,
    but he who receives bribes overthrows it.