Verse (Click for Chapter) Berean Study BibleA wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice. King James Bible A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. American Standard Version A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice. Darby Bible Translation A wicked [man] taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the paths of judgment. Douay-Rheims Bible The wicked man taketh gifts out of the bosom, that he may pervert the paths of judgment. English Revised Version A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the ways of judgment. Young's Literal Translation A bribe from the bosom the wicked taketh, To turn aside the paths of judgment. Proverbs 17:23 /proverbs/17-23.htm">Proverbs 17:23 /proverbs/17-23.htm">Proverbs 17:23 |