Proverbs 15:27
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 15:27
International Standard Version
27 Those who are greedy for unjust gain bring trouble into their homes,
but the person who hates bribes will live.
Proverbs 17:8
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:8 Lit stone of favor
Proverbs 17:8
International Standard Version
8 A bribe works wonders[a] in the eyes of its giver;
wherever he turns he prospers.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:8 Lit. A gift is a stone of favor
Proverbs 17:23
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:23 Lit a fold in a robe; i.e., secretly
Proverbs 17:23
International Standard Version
23 The wicked man takes a bribe in secret
in order to pervert the course of justice.
Proverbs 18:16
New American Standard Bible
16 A person’s (A)gift makes room for him
And brings him before great people.
Proverbs 18:16
International Standard Version
16 A person’s gift opens doors for him,
bringing him access to important people.
Proverbs 21:14
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:14 Lit a fold in a robe; i.e., secretly
Proverbs 21:14
International Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:14 Lit. made under the cloak
- Proverbs 21:14 The Heb. lacks appease
Proverbs 28:21
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:21 Lit regard the face
Proverbs 28:21
International Standard Version
21 To show partiality isn’t good,
yet for a piece of bread the valiant will transgress.
Proverbs 29:4
New American Standard Bible
4 The (A)king gives stability to the land by justice,
But a person who takes bribes ruins it.
Proverbs 29:4
International Standard Version
4 A king brings stability to a land through justice,
but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin.
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