27 Whoever is (A)greedy for unjust gain (B)troubles his own household, but he who hates (C)bribes will live.
27 The one who profits dishonestly(A) troubles his household,but the one who hates bribes will live.(B)
8 (A)A bribe is like a magic[a] stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.
8 A bribe(A) seems like a magic stone to its owner;wherever he turns, he succeeds.(B)
23 The wicked accepts (A)a bribe in secret[a] to (B)pervert the ways of justice.
23 A wicked man secretly takes a bribe(A)to subvert the course of justice.(B)
16 A man's (A)gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.
16 A gift opens doors[a] for a manand brings him before the great.(A)
14 (A)A gift in secret averts anger, and a concealed bribe,[a] strong wrath.
14 A secret gift soothes anger,and a covert bribe,[a] fierce rage.(A)
21 To show (A)partiality is not good, but for (B)a piece of bread a man will do wrong.
21 It is not good to show partiality(A)—yet a man may sin for a piece of bread.(B)
4 By justice a king (A)builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts[a] tears it down.
4 By justice a king brings stability to a land,(A)but a man who demands “contributions”[a]demolishes it.(B)
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