Ecclesiastes 7:7-9
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
7 Surely oppression makes the wise foolish,
and a bribe corrupts the heart.
8 Better is the end of a thing than its beginning;
the patient in spirit are better than the proud in spirit.
9 Do not be quick to anger,
for anger lodges in the bosom of fools.
Ecclesiastes 7:7-9
New International Version
7 Extortion turns a wise person into a fool,
and a bribe(A) corrupts the heart.
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