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Proverbs 17:8
A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

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Proverbs 18:16
A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

Proverbs 19:6
Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

Genesis 32:20
You shall say, ‘Not only that, but behold, your servant, Jacob, is behind us.’ ” For, he said, “I will appease him with the present that goes before me, and afterward I will see his face. Perhaps he will accept me.”

Genesis 43:11
Their father, Israel, said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Take from the choice fruits of the land in your bags, and carry down a present for the man, a little balm, a little honey, spices and myrrh, nuts, and almonds;

Genesis 33:10
Jacob said, “Please, no, if I have now found favor in your sight, then receive my present at my hand, because I have seen your face, as one sees the face of God, and you were pleased with me.

1 Samuel 25:27
Now this present which your servant has brought to my lord, let it be given to the young men who follow my lord.

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Exodus 23:8
“You shall take no bribe, for a bribe blinds those who have sight and perverts the words of the righteous.

Deuteronomy 16:19
You shall not pervert justice. You shall not show partiality. You shall not take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and perverts the words of the righteous.

1 Samuel 12:3
Here I am. Witness against me before Yahweh and before his anointed. Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I defrauded? Whom have I oppressed? Of whose hand have I taken a bribe to make me blind my eyes? I will restore it to you.”

Micah 7:3
Their hands are on that which is evil to do it diligently. The ruler and judge ask for a bribe. The powerful man dictates the evil desire of his soul. Thus they conspire together.

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2 Kings 18:7
Yahweh was with him. Wherever he went, he prospered. He rebelled against the king of Assyria, and didn’t serve him.

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