4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips, and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
4 Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip; liars pay close attention to slander.
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion, and (A)a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
11 Evil people are eager for rebellion, but they will be severely punished.
23 The wicked accepts (A)a bribe in secret[a] to (B)pervert the ways of justice.
23 The wicked take secret bribes to pervert the course of justice.
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