²⁷ 
He who profits unlawfully brings suffering to his own house,
But he who hates bribes [and does not receive nor pay them] will live.^(A)

⁸ 
A bribe is like a bright, precious stone in the eyes of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.

²³ 
A wicked man receives a bribe from the [hidden] pocket
To pervert the ways of justice.

¹⁶ 
A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him
And brings him before great men.^(A)

¹⁴ 
A gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe [hidden] in the pocket, strong wrath.

²¹ 
To have regard for one person over another and to show favoritism is not good,
Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.

⁴ 
The king establishes (stabilizes) the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.