Verse (Click for Chapter) New King James Version A wicked man accepts a bribe behind the back To pervert the ways 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. Berean Study Bible A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice. 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. World English Bible A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice. Young's Literal Translation A bribe from the bosom the wicked taketh, To turn aside the paths of judgment. Proverbs 17:23 Additional Translations ... Links Proverbs 17:23 NIVProverbs 17:23 NLT Proverbs 17:23 ESV Proverbs 17:23 NASB Proverbs 17:23 NKJV Proverbs 17:23 KJV |