4 An (A)evildoer gives heed to lips of wickedness;[a]A liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.
4 Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip; liars pay close attention to slander.
11 A rebellious man seeks only evil,So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
11 Evil people are eager for rebellion, but they will be severely punished.
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.
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