²⁷ Whoever is ^(A)greedy for unjust gain ^(B)troubles his own household,
    but he who hates ^(C)bribes will live.

^8 (A)A bribe is like a magic^[a] stone in the eyes of the one who gives it;
    wherever he turns he prospers.

²³ The wicked accepts ^(A)a bribe in secret^[a]
    to ^(B)pervert the ways of justice.

¹⁶ A man's ^(A)gift makes room for him
    and brings him before the great.

^14 (A)A gift in secret averts anger,
    and a concealed bribe,^[a] strong wrath.

²¹ To show ^(A)partiality is not good,
    but for ^(B)a piece of bread a man will do wrong.

⁴ By justice a king ^(A)builds up the land,
    but he who exacts gifts^[a] tears it down.