Proverbs 15:27
Authorized (King James) Version
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house;
but he that hateth gifts shall live.
Proverbs 15:27
New King James Version
27 (A)He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,
But he who hates bribes will live.
Proverbs 17:8
Authorized (King James) Version
8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it:
whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
Proverbs 17:8
New King James Version
8 A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.
Proverbs 17:23
Authorized (King James) Version
23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom
to pervert the ways of judgment.
Proverbs 17:23
New King James Version
23 A wicked man accepts a bribe [a]behind the back
To pervert the ways of justice.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 17:23 Under cover, lit. from the bosom
Proverbs 18:16
Authorized (King James) Version
16 A man’s gift maketh room for him,
and bringeth him before great men.
Proverbs 18:16
New King James Version
16 (A)A man’s gift makes room for him,
And brings him before great men.
Proverbs 21:14
Authorized (King James) Version
14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger:
and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
Proverbs 21:14
New King James Version
14 A gift in secret pacifies anger,
And a bribe [a]behind the back, strong wrath.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 21:14 Under cover, lit. in the bosom
Proverbs 28:21
Authorized (King James) Version
21 To have respect of persons is not good:
for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
Proverbs 28:21
New King James Version
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 28:21 Lit. recognize faces
Proverbs 29:4
Authorized (King James) Version
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land:
but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
Proverbs 29:4
New King James Version
4 The king establishes the land by justice,
But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
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