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 magic stone in the eyes of those who give it; wherever they turn they prosper.(A)
18 One who lacks sense gives a pledge and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor.
18 It is senseless to give a pledge, to become surety for a neighbor.(A)
23 The wicked accepts (A)a bribe in secret[a] to (B)pervert the ways of justice.
23 The wicked accept a concealed bribe to pervert the ways of justice.(A)
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