Proverbs 17:23
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A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Proverbs 17:23
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A wicked man receives a bribe from the bosom To pervert the ways of justice.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A sinner takes an offering out of his robe, to get a decision for himself in a cause.
- Basic English Bible
A wicked [man] taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the paths of judgment.
- Darby Bible
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
- Webster's Bible
A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.
- World English Bible
A bribe from the bosom the wicked taketh, To turn aside the paths of judgment.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the ways of justice.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
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