Proverbs 17:23-25

New American Standard Bible 1995

²³A wicked man receives a ^(A)bribe from the bosom
To ^(B)pervert the ways of justice.
²⁴Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding,
But the ^(C)eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
²⁵A ^(D)foolish son is a grief to his father
And ^(E)bitterness to her who bore him.

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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)

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