23 The wicked accept bribes in secret to pervert the course of justice.

Other Translations of Proverbs 17:23

King James Version

23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.

English Standard Version

23 The wicked accepts a bribe in secretHebrew a bribe from the bosom to pervert the ways of justice.

The Message

23 The wicked take bribes under the table; they show nothing but contempt for justice.

New King James Version

23 A wicked man accepts a bribe behind the back To pervert the ways of justice.

New Living Translation

23 The wicked take secret bribes to pervert the course of justice.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 17:23

Commentary on Proverbs 17:23

(Read Proverbs 17:23)

The wicked are ready to part with their money, though loved, that they may not suffer for their crimes.