For they caused men to sin by a word, and they supplanted him who argued against them at the gates, and they turned away from justice in vain
Other versions
King James Version
That make a man an offender for a word, and lay a snare for him that reproveth in the gate, and turn aside the just for a thing of nought.English Standard Version
who by a word make a man out to be an offender, and lay a snare for him who reproves in the gate, and with an empty plea turn aside him who is in the right.New International Version
those who with a word make a man out to be guilty, who ensnare the defender in court and with false testimony deprive the innocent of justice.