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A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.

Proverbs 17:23 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૧૭:૨૩
દુષ્ટ માણસ છાની રીતે લાંચ લઈને ઇનસાફના માર્ગ ઊંધા વાળે છે.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन १७:२३
दुष्ट जन न्याय बिगाड़ने के लिये, अपनी गाँठ से घूस निकालता है।

In context

21He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.

22A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

23A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.

24Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

25A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.

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