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Proverbs 17:23-25
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:23-25
New American Standard Bible
23 A wicked person accepts a (A)bribe [a]from an inside pocket
To (B)pervert the ways of justice.
24 Wisdom is in the presence of one who has understanding,
But the (C)eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
25 A (D)foolish son is a grief to his father,
And (E)bitterness to her who gave birth to him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:23 Lit a fold in a robe; i.e., secretly
Proverbs 17:23-25
New International Version
Proverbs 17:23-25
New International Version
24 A discerning person keeps wisdom in view,
but a fool’s eyes(C) wander to the ends of the earth.
25 A foolish son brings grief to his father
and bitterness to the mother who bore him.(D)
Proverbs 17:23-25
King James Version
Proverbs 17:23-25
King James Version
23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
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