Ecclesiastes 7:7

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Surely extortion turns a wise man into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart.

World English Bible (WEB)

Surely extortion makes the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroys the understanding.

Strong's King James

Surely oppression{H6233} maketh a wise man{H2450} mad{H1984}{(H8779)}; and a gift{H4979} destroyeth{H6}{(H8762)} the heart{H3820}.

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Young's Literal Translation

Surely oppression maketh the wise mad, And a gift destroyeth the heart.

Ecclesiastes 7:7 Notes

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