Proverbs 17:23

A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 17:23

BSB
A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.
AKJV
A wicked man takes a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
CPDV
The impious receives gifts from the bosom, so that he may pervert the paths of judgment.
ERV
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the ways of judgment.
NHEB
A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.
SMT
The unjust one will take a gift from the bosom to turn, aside the paths of judgment.

Commentary for Proverbs 17:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 17:23
Summary
Bribery corrupts judicial decision-making
Event
Acceptance of bribes
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Law