Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 7:7
American Standard Version
Surely extortion maketh the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroyeth the understanding.
Amplified® Bible
Surely oppression {and} extortion make a wise man foolish, and a bribe destroys the understanding {and} judgment.
Contemporary English Version
Corruption makes fools of sensible people, and bribes can ruin you.
Darby English Version
Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad, and a gift destroyeth the heart.
Good News Bible
You may be wise, but if you cheat someone, you are acting like a fool. If you take a bribe, you ruin your character.
King James Version
Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart.
New American Standard Bible
For oppression makes a wise man mad, And a bribe corrupts the heart.
New International Version
Extortion turns a wise man into a fool,
and a bribe corrupts the heart.
New King James Version
Surely oppression destroys a wise man's reason,
And a bribe debases the heart.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For oppression makes a wise man mad, And a bribe corrupts the heart.
Revised Standard Version
Surely oppression makes the wise man foolish, and a bribe corrupts the mind.
Young's Literal Translation
Surely oppression maketh the wise mad, And a gift destroyeth the heart.
