4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips, and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
4 A wicked person listens to malicious talk;[a]a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion, and (A)a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion;a cruel messenger[a](A) will be sent against him.
23 The wicked accepts (A)a bribe in secret[a] to (B)pervert the ways of justice.
23 A wicked man secretly takes a bribe(A)to subvert the course of justice.(B)
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