Proverbs 17:23

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 takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

A wicked [man] taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the paths of judgment.
- Darby Bible

The wicked man taketh gifts out of the bosom, that he may pervert the paths of judgment.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the ways of judgment.
- English Revised Version

A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.
- World English Bible

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.