²³ The wicked accept bribes^(A) in secret
    to pervert the course of justice.^(B)

¹⁶ A gift^(A) opens the way
    and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.

⁶ Many curry favor with a ruler,^(A)
    and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.^(B)

¹⁴ A gift given in secret soothes anger,
    and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.^(A)