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A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, To pervert the ways of justice.
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The Secrecy of Corruption
Commentators explain that the phrase “out of the bosom” refers to the folds of a garment where a bribe would be concealed. This detail isn't incidental; it highlights the stealthy, hidden nature of the transaction, designed to secretly buy favor and corrupt a judge without being seen.
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18th Century
Theologian
The words “out of the bosom,” from the fold of the garment, rather than from the bag or belt in which money was usually carried, possibly point to …
19th Century
Bishop
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom. —Or rather, receives it. “From the bosom” signifies the folds of th…
17th Century
Pastor
A wicked [man] takes a gift out of the bosom Of another, of a rich man, who takes it out from there, and offers it t…
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Minister
The wicked are ready to part with their money, though they love it, so that they may not suffer for their crimes.