H5557 — calaph
The entry below is Strong’s own definition (1890, public domain), and every verse where the word occurs.
calaph — pronounced saw-laf
a primitive root; properly, to wrench, i.e. (figuratively) to subvert:--overthrow, pervert.
7 occurrences in the KJV.
Exodus 23:8
And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.
Deuteronomy 16:19
Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.
Job 12:19
He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty.
Proverbs 13:6
Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
Proverbs 19:3
The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
Proverbs 21:12
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
Proverbs 22:12
The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
