KJV ORIGINAL
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
A corrupt person secretly accepts bribes to twist justice and make unfair decisions.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is warning that corrupt people take secret payments to pervert justice and make dishonest judgments.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, judges and officials were supposed to make decisions based on God's law and justice, not personal gain. However, corruption through bribery was a persistent problem that undermined the legal system. The phrase 'out of the bosom' refers to the fold in a garment where valuables were secretly hidden, emphasizing the secretive nature of these corrupt transactions.
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