^27 (A)He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,
But he who hates bribes will live.

⁸ A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.

²³ A wicked man accepts a bribe ^[a]behind the back
To pervert the ways of justice.

^16 (A)A man’s gift makes room for him,
And brings him before great men.

¹⁴ A gift in secret pacifies anger,
And a bribe ^[a]behind the back, strong wrath.

^21 (A)To ^[a]show partiality is not good,
^(B)Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.

⁴ The king establishes the land by justice,
But he who receives bribes overthrows it.