Proverbs 17:23
What does Proverbs 17:23 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 17:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A sinner takes an offering out of his robe, to get a decision for himself in a cause.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A bribe from the bosom the wicked taketh, To turn aside the paths of judgment.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The wicked man taketh gifts out of the bosom, that he may pervert the paths of judgment.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A wicked [man] taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the paths of judgment.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Micah 7:3
Their hands are upon that which is evil to do it diligently; the prince asketh, and the judge is ready for a reward; and the great man, he uttereth the evil desire of his soul: thus they weave it together.
- Isaiah 1:23
Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves; every one loveth bribes, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them.
- 1 Samuel 12:3
Here I am: witness against me before Jehovah, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I taken a ransom to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you.
- Deuteronomy 16:19
Thou shalt not wrest justice: thou shalt not respect persons; neither shalt thou take a bribe; for a bribe doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.
- Ezekiel 22:12
In thee have they taken bribes to shed blood; thou hast taken interest and increase, and thou hast greedily gained of thy neighbors by oppression, and hast forgotten me, saith the Lord Jehovah.
- Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.
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