Sirach 20:31LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 31 of 33
"Presents and gifts blind the eyes of judges, and make them dumb in the mouth, so that they cannot correct."
In context
29A wise man shall advance himself with his words, and a prudent man shall please the great ones.
30He that tilleth his land shall make a high heap of corn: and he that worketh justice shall be exalted: and he that pleaseth great men shall escape iniquity.
31Presents and gifts blind the eyes of judges, and make them dumb in the mouth, so that they cannot correct.
32Wisdom that is hid, and treasure that is not seen: what profit is there in them both?
33Better is he that hideth his folly, than the man that hideth his wisdom.