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King James Version
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
Holman Bible
to subvert the course of justice.
International Standard Version
The wicked man takes a bribe in secret in order to pervert the course of justice.
A Conservative Version
A wicked man receives a bribe out of the bosom, to pervert the ways of justice.
American Standard Version
A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.
Amplified
A wicked man receives a bribe from the [hidden] pocket
To pervert the ways of justice.
Bible in Basic English
A sinner takes an offering out of his robe, to get a decision for himself in a cause.
Darby Translation
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the paths of judgment.
Julia Smith Translation
The unjust one will take a gift from the bosom to turn, aside the paths of judgment
King James 2000
A wicked man takes a bribe out of the bosom to pervert the ways of justice.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The wicked will accept a bribe from the lap, [in order] to pervert the ways of justice.
Modern King James verseion
A wicked man takes a bribe out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The ungodly taketh gifts out of the bosom, to wrest the ways of judgment.
NET Bible
A wicked person receives a bribe secretly to pervert the ways of justice.
New Heart English Bible
A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.
The Emphasized Bible
A bribe out of his bosom, doth a lawless man take, to pervert the ways of justice.
Webster
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
World English Bible
A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.
Youngs Literal Translation
A bribe from the bosom the wicked taketh, To turn aside the paths of judgment.
Themes
Presents » Were given » To judges to secure a favorable hearing
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 17:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
22
A merry heart is good medicine but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
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Cross References
Exodus 23:8
Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe makes the discerning blind to what is right and perverts the words of the righteous.
Proverbs 17:8
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes its owner. He prospers in everything he does.
Micah 7:3
They diligently seek to do evil with their hands. The prince asks and the judge is ready for a bribe. The great man utters his own evil desire. They weave it together.
Deuteronomy 16:19
Never pervert justice. Always be impartial. Never take a bribe, because bribes blind wise people and deny justice to those who are in the right.
1 Samuel 8:3
The sons did not follow their father's example but turned to dishonest ways of making money. They took bribes and denied people justice.
1 Samuel 12:3
Here I am! Testify against me before Jehovah and before his anointed one. Whose bull have I stolen? Whose donkey have I taken? Have I cheated anyone? Have I oppressed any? Have I ever taken a bribe? Tell me and I will make it right.
Proverbs 18:16
A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret pacifies anger. A bribe behind the back provokes strong anger.
Isaiah 1:23
Your rulers are rebels, friends with thieves. They all love bribes and run after gifts. They never defend orphans. They do not listen to the widows' pleas.
Ezekiel 22:12
Some of your people murder for pay. Some charge interest on the loans they make to other Israelites and get rich by taking advantage of them. They have forgotten me. The Lord Jehovah has spoken.
Micah 3:11
The leaders judge for a bribe, and the priests teach for wages! The prophets predict for money yet they rely on Jehovah when they say: Is not Jehovah in the midst of us? No evil will come upon us.
Mark 14:10-11
Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went away to the chief priests, that he might betray Jesus to them.