NASB 1995
For oppression makes a wise man mad, And a bribe corrupts the heart.

American Standard Version
Surely extortion maketh the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroyeth the understanding.

Berean Study Bible
Surely extortion turns a wise man into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Oppression troubleth the wise, and shall destroy the strength of his heart.

English Revised Version
Surely extortion maketh a wise man foolish; and a gift destroyeth the understanding.

King James Bible
Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart.

World English Bible
Surely extortion makes the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroys the understanding.

Young's Literal Translation
Surely oppression maketh the wise mad, And a gift destroyeth the heart.

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