Proverbs 17:23
World English Bible (WEB)
A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.
In context
21 He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.
22 A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
23 A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.
24 Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
25 A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.
Proverbs 17:23 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.
- KJV King James Version
- A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A bribe from the bosom the wicked taketh, To turn aside the paths of judgment.
- DBY Darby Translation
- A wicked [man] taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the paths of judgment.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.