8 (A)A bribe is like a magic[a] stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.
8 A bribe is like a lucky charm; whoever gives one will prosper!
18 One who lacks sense gives a pledge and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor.
18 It’s poor judgment to guarantee another person’s debt or put up security for a friend.
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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