27 He who is (A)greedy for gain troubles his own house,But he who (B)hates gifts of bribery will live.
27 He who (A)profits illicitly troubles his own house,But he who (B)hates bribes will live.
8 A (A)bribe is a [a]charm in the eyes of its owner;Wherever he turns, he prospers.
8 A (A)bribe is a [a]charm in the sight of its owner;Wherever he turns, he prospers.
23 A wicked man receives a (A)bribe from the bosomTo (B)thrust aside the paths of justice.
23 A wicked man receives a (A)bribe from the bosomTo (B)pervert the ways of justice.
16 A man’s (A)gift makes room for himAnd leads him into the presence of great men.
16 A man’s (A)gift makes room for himAnd brings him before great men.
14 A (A)gift in secret subdues anger,And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
21 To [a](A)show partiality is not good,(B)Even for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
21 To [a](A)show partiality is not good,(B)Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
4 By justice the (A)king causes the land to stand,But a man of bribes tears it down.
4 The (A)king gives stability to the land by justice,But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
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