Amos 8:6
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
6 We will buy the destitute for silver,
and the poor for a pair of sandals;(A)
even the worthless grain we will sell!”
Ben Sira 46:19
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
19 When Samuel neared the end of life,
he testified before the Lord and his anointed prince,
“No bribe or secret gift have I taken from anyone!”
and no one could accuse him.(A)
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