Ben Sira 19:25

25 There is a cleverness that is exact but unjust, and there are people who abuse favors to gain a verdict.

Ben Sira 19:25 In-Context

23 There is a cleverness that is detestable, and there is a fool who merely lacks wisdom.

24 Better are the God-fearing who lack understanding than the highly intelligent who transgress the law.

25 There is a cleverness that is exact but unjust, and there are people who abuse favors to gain a verdict.

26 There is the villain bowed down in mourning, but inwardly he is full of deceit.

27 He hides his face and pretends not to hear, but when no one notices, he will take advantage of you.