Verse (Click for Chapter) King James Bible Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart. New King James Version Surely oppression destroys a wise man’s reason, And a bribe debases the heart. American Standard Version Surely extortion maketh the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroyeth the understanding. Berean Study Bible Surely extortion turns a wise man into a fool, and a bribe corrupts 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. World English Bible Surely extortion makes the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroys the understanding. Young's Literal Translation Surely oppression maketh the wise mad, And a gift destroyeth the heart. Ecclesiastes 7:7 Additional Translations ... Links Ecclesiastes 7:7 NIVEcclesiastes 7:7 NLT Ecclesiastes 7:7 ESV Ecclesiastes 7:7 NASB Ecclesiastes 7:7 NKJV Ecclesiastes 7:7 KJV |