4 An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips, and a liar gives heed to a mischievous tongue.
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
11 Evil people seek only rebellion, but a cruel messenger will be sent against them.
23 A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.
23 The wicked accept a concealed bribe to pervert the ways of justice.(A)
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