Proverbs 15:27
Amplified Bible
27
He who profits unlawfully brings suffering to his own house,
But he who hates bribes [and does not receive nor pay them] will live.(A)
Proverbs 15:27
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:8
Amplified Bible
8
A bribe is like a bright, precious stone in the eyes of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.
Proverbs 17:8
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:8 Lit stone of favor
Proverbs 17:23
Amplified Bible
23
A wicked man receives a bribe from the [hidden] pocket
To pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 17:23
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:23 Lit a fold in a robe; i.e., secretly
Proverbs 18:16
Amplified Bible
16
A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him
And brings him before great men.(A)
Proverbs 18:16
New American Standard Bible
16 A person’s (A)gift makes room for him
And brings him before great people.
Proverbs 21:14
Amplified Bible
14
A gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe [hidden] in the pocket, strong wrath.
Proverbs 21:14
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:14 Lit a fold in a robe; i.e., secretly
Proverbs 28:21
Amplified Bible
21
To have regard for one person over another and to show favoritism is not good,
Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
Proverbs 28:21
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:21 Lit regard the face
Proverbs 29:4
Amplified Bible
4
The king establishes (stabilizes) the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
Proverbs 29:4
New American Standard Bible
4 The (A)king gives stability to the land by justice,
But a person who takes bribes ruins it.
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