Verse (Click for Chapter) New International VersionThe wicked accept bribes in secret to pervert the course of justice. English Standard Version The wicked accepts a bribe in secret to pervert the ways of justice. Berean Study Bible A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice. King James Bible A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. New American Standard Bible A wicked man receives a bribe from 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. Darby Bible Translation A wicked [man] taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the paths of judgment. Douay-Rheims Bible The wicked man taketh gifts out of the bosom, that he may pervert the paths of judgment. English Revised Version A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the ways of judgment. Young's Literal Translation A bribe from the bosom the wicked taketh, To turn aside the paths of judgment. Links Proverbs 17:23 Bible HubProverbs 17:23 Bible Apps Proverbs 17:23 Open Bible |