Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 17:23
“A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 17:23 Context
20He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. 21He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy. 22A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. 23A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. 24Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. 25A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him. 26Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
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Other Translations
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosome, to peruert the wayes of iudgement.
- 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
- 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
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 17:23
17:22 Doth good - Even to the body; it contributes much to bodily health and vigour. Drieth - Wastes the marrow of the bones, and the moisture and strength of the body.
17:24 In the face - His wisdom appears even in his looks. The eyes - Minding most, those things which are remotest from him, and least concern him.