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A wicked man accepts a bribe behind the back To pervert the ways of justice.
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American Standard Version
A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.
Christian Standard Bible
A wicked person secretly takes a bribe to subvert the course of justice.
English Standard Version
The wicked accepts a bribe in secret to pervert the ways of justice.
King James Version
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
New American Standard Bible
A wicked person accepts a bribe from an inside pocket To pervert the ways of justice.
New International Version
The wicked accept bribes in secret to pervert the course of justice.
New Living Translation
The wicked take secret bribes to pervert the course of justice.
World English Bible
A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.