Verse Comparison: Isaiah 5:23
American Standard Version
that justify the wicked for a bribe, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!
Amplified® Bible
Who justify {and} acquit the guilty for a bribe, but take away the rights of the innocent {and} righteous from them!
Contemporary English Version
You accept bribes to let the guilty go free, and you cheat the innocent out of a fair trial.
Darby English Version
who justify the wicked for a bribe, and turn away the righteousness of the righteous from them!
Good News Bible
But for just a bribe you let the guilty go free, and you keep the innocent from getting justice.
King James Version
Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!
New American Standard Bible
Who justify the wicked for a bribe, And take away the rights of the ones who are in the right!
New International Version
who acquit the guilty for a bribe,
but deny justice to the innocent.
New King James Version
Who justify the wicked for a bribe,
And take away justice from the righteous man!
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Who justify the wicked for a bribe, And take away the rights of the ones who find themselves in the right!
Revised Standard Version
who acquit the guilty for a bribe, and deprive the innocent of his right!
Young's Literal Translation
Declaring righteous the wicked for a bribe, And the righteousness of the righteous They turn aside from him.