Verse (Click for Chapter) Berean Study BibleSurely extortion turns a wise man into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart. King James Bible Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart. American Standard Version Surely extortion maketh the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroyeth the understanding. Darby Bible Translation Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad, and a gift destroyeth the heart. Douay-Rheims Bible Oppression troubleth the wise, and shall destroy the strength of his heart. English Revised Version Surely extortion maketh a wise man foolish; and a gift destroyeth the understanding. Young's Literal Translation Surely oppression maketh the wise mad, And a gift destroyeth the heart. Ecclesiastes 7:7 /ecclesiastes/7-7.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:7 /ecclesiastes/7-7.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:7 |