²⁷ The greedy bring ruin to their households,
    but the one who hates bribes will live.^(A)

⁸ A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it;
    they think success will come at every turn.^(A)

²³ The wicked accept bribes^(A) in secret
    to pervert the course of justice.^(B)

¹⁶ A gift^(A) opens the way
    and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.

¹⁴ A gift given in secret soothes anger,
    and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.^(A)