²⁷ He that is greedy for gain troubleth his own house, but he that hateth bribes shall live.

⁸ A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

²³ A wicked man taketh a bribe out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.

¹⁶ A man’s gift maketh room for him and bringeth him before great men.

¹⁴ A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

²¹ To have respect of persons is not good, for that man will transgress for a piece of bread.

⁴ The king by judgment establisheth the land, but he that receiveth bribes overthroweth it.