Proverbs 15:27
English Standard Version
27 Whoever is (A)greedy for unjust gain (B)troubles his own household,
but he who hates (C)bribes will live.
Proverbs 15:27
Common English Bible
27 Those who acquire things unjustly gain trouble for their house,
but those who hate bribes will live.
Proverbs 17:8
English Standard Version
8 (A)A bribe is like a magic[a] stone in the eyes of the one who gives it;
wherever he turns he prospers.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:8 Or precious
Proverbs 17:8
Common English Bible
8 A bribe seems magical in the eyes of those who give it,
granting success to all who use it.
Proverbs 17:23
English Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:23 Hebrew a bribe from the bosom
Proverbs 17:23
Common English Bible
23 The wicked take secret bribes
to twist the way of justice.
Proverbs 18:16
English Standard Version
16 A man's (A)gift makes room for him
and brings him before the great.
Proverbs 18:16
Common English Bible
16 A gift opens the way
for access to important people.
Proverbs 21:14
English Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:14 Hebrew a bribe in the bosom
Proverbs 21:14
Common English Bible
14 A secret gift calms anger,
and a hidden bribe removes[a] furious wrath.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:14 Heb lacks removes.
Proverbs 28:21
English Standard Version
Proverbs 28:21
Common English Bible
21 Those who show favoritism aren’t good;
people do wrong for a crust of bread.
Proverbs 29:4
English Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:4 Or who taxes heavily
Proverbs 29:4
Common English Bible
4 A king gives stability to the land by justice,
but one who imposes heavy taxes tears it down.
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