8 A (A)bribe is a [a]charm in the eyes of its owner;Wherever he turns, he prospers.
8 A (A)bribe is a [a]charm in the sight of its owner;Wherever he turns, he prospers.
18 A man lacking a heart of wisdom (A)strikes his [a]hands in pledgeAnd becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.
18 A person lacking in [a]sense (A)shakes handsAnd becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.
23 A wicked man receives a (A)bribe from the bosomTo (B)thrust aside the paths of justice.
23 A wicked person accepts a (A)bribe [a]from an inside pocketTo (B)pervert the ways of justice.
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