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27 He who is (A)greedy for gain troubles his own house,
But he who (B)hates gifts of bribery will live.

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27 The one who profits dishonestly(A) troubles his household,
but the one who hates bribes will live.(B)

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A (A)bribe is a [a]charm in the eyes of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.

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  1. Proverbs 17:8 Lit stone of grace

A bribe(A) seems like a magic stone to its owner;
wherever he turns, he succeeds.(B)

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23 A wicked man receives a (A)bribe from the bosom
To (B)thrust aside the paths of justice.

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23 A wicked person secretly takes a bribe(A)
to subvert the course of justice.(B)

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16 A man’s (A)gift makes room for him
And leads him into the presence of great men.

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16 A person’s gift opens doors[a] for him
and brings him before the great.(A)

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  1. 18:16 Lit gift makes room

14 A (A)gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

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14 A secret gift soothes anger,
and a covert bribe, fierce rage.(A)

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21 To [a](A)show partiality is not good,
(B)Even for a piece of bread a man will transgress.

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  1. Proverbs 28:21 Lit regard the face

21 It is not good to show partiality(A)
yet even a courageous person may sin for a piece of bread.(B)

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By justice the (A)king causes the land to stand,
But a man of bribes tears it down.

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By justice a king brings stability to a land,(A)
but a person who demands “contributions”[a]
demolishes it.(B)

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  1. 29:4 The Hb word for contributions usually refers to offerings in worship.