Proverbs 15:27
Christian Standard Bible
27 The one who profits dishonestly(A) troubles his household,
but the one who hates bribes will live.(B)
Proverbs 15:27
Common English Bible
27 Those who acquire things unjustly gain trouble for their house,
but those who hate bribes will live.
Proverbs 17:8
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:8
Common English Bible
8 A bribe seems magical in the eyes of those who give it,
granting success to all who use it.
Proverbs 17:23
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:23
Common English Bible
23 The wicked take secret bribes
to twist the way of justice.
Proverbs 18:16
Christian Standard Bible
Notas al pie
- 18:16 Lit gift makes room
Proverbs 18:16
Common English Bible
16 A gift opens the way
for access to important people.
Proverbs 21:14
Christian Standard Bible
14 A secret gift soothes anger,
and a covert bribe, fierce rage.(A)
Proverbs 21:14
Common English Bible
14 A secret gift calms anger,
and a hidden bribe removes[a] furious wrath.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 21:14 Heb lacks removes.
Proverbs 28:21
Christian Standard Bible
21 It is not good to show partiality(A)—
yet even a courageous person may sin for a piece of bread.(B)
Proverbs 28:21
Common English Bible
21 Those who show favoritism aren’t good;
people do wrong for a crust of bread.
Proverbs 29:4
Christian Standard Bible
4 By justice a king brings stability to a land,(A)
but a person who demands “contributions”[a]
demolishes it.(B)
Notas al pie
- 29:4 The Hb word for contributions usually refers to offerings in worship.
Proverbs 29:4
Common English Bible
4 A king gives stability to the land by justice,
but one who imposes heavy taxes tears it down.
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