27 He who is (A)greedy for gain troubles his own house,But he who (B)hates gifts of bribery will live.
27 Greed brings grief to the whole family, but those who hate bribes will live.
8 A (A)bribe is a [a]charm in the eyes of its owner;Wherever he turns, he prospers.
8 A bribe is like a lucky charm; whoever gives one will prosper!
23 A wicked man receives a (A)bribe from the bosomTo (B)thrust aside the paths of justice.
23 The wicked take secret bribes to pervert the course of justice.
16 A man’s (A)gift makes room for himAnd leads him into the presence of great men.
16 Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people!
14 A (A)gift in secret subdues anger,And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
14 A secret gift calms anger; a bribe under the table pacifies fury.
21 To [a](A)show partiality is not good,(B)Even for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
21 Showing partiality is never good, yet some will do wrong for a mere piece of bread.
4 By justice the (A)king causes the land to stand,But a man of bribes tears it down.
4 A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.
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