Jewish Publication Society of America Version (JPS1917) - Proverbs 17:23 >

A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the ways of justice.

King James Version (KJV) - Proverbs 17:23 >

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

Berean Study Bible (BSB) - Proverbs 17:23 >

A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.