Proverbs 17:23-25

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

²³A wicked man receives a bribe out of the bosom (pocket) to pervert the ways of justice.

²⁴A man of understanding sets skillful and godly Wisdom before his face, but the eyes of a [self-confident] fool are on the ends of the earth.

²⁵A self-confident and foolish son is a grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.

Proverbs 17:23-25

New International Version

²³The wicked accept bribes^(A) in secret
to pervert the course of justice.^(B)

²⁴A discerning person keeps wisdom in view,
but a fool’s eyes^(C) wander to the ends of the earth.

²⁵A foolish son brings grief to his father
and bitterness to the mother who bore him.^(D)

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)

New International Version (NIV)