Proverbs 17:23
A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.
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Proverbs 17:23
A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.
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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.
Isaiah 1:23
Your princes are rebellious and companions of thieves. Everyone loves bribes and follows after rewards. They don’t defend the fatherless, neither does the cause of the widow come to them.
1 Samuel 8:3
His sons didn’t walk in his ways, but turned away after dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
Psalms 15:5
he who doesn’t lend out his money for usury, nor take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be shaken.
Psalms 26:10
in whose hands is wickedness; their right hand is full of bribes.
Ecclesiastes 7:7
Surely extortion makes the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroys the understanding.
Isaiah 33:15
He who walks righteously and speaks blamelessly, he who despises the gain of oppressions, who gestures with his hands, refusing to take a bribe, who stops his ears from hearing of bloodshed, and shuts his eyes from looking at evil—
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.
Deuteronomy 27:25
‘Cursed is he who takes a bribe to kill an innocent person.’ All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’
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.”
Ezekiel 22:12
In you have they taken bribes to shed blood. You have taken interest and increase, and you have greedily gained of your neighbors by oppression, and have forgotten me,” says the Lord Yahweh.
Isaiah 10:2
to deprive the needy of justice, and to rob the poor among my people of their rights, that widows may be their plunder, and that they may make the fatherless their prey!
Amos 5:12
For I know how many are your offenses, and how great are your sins— you who afflict the just, who take a bribe, and who turn away the needy in the courts.
Micah 3:9
Please listen to this, you heads of the house of Jacob, and rulers of the house of Israel, who abhor justice, and pervert all equity,
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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 21:14
A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.
Proverbs 18:16
A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
Proverbs 19:6
Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
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Isaiah 5:23
who acquit the guilty for a bribe, but deny justice for the innocent!
Micah 3:11
Her leaders judge for bribes, and her priests teach for a price, and her prophets of it tell fortunes for money; yet they lean on Yahweh, and say, “Isn’t Yahweh among us? No disaster will come on us.”
Proverbs 15:27
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
Amos 2:7
They trample the heads of the poor into the dust of the earth and deny justice to the oppressed. A man and his father use the same maiden, to profane my holy name.
Hosea 4:18
Their drink has become sour. They play the prostitute continually. Her rulers dearly love their shameful way.
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Proverbs 18:5
To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice.
Proverbs 17:15
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.
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Proverbs 17:24
Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
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Proverbs 17:26
Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.
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Exodus 23:2
“You shall not follow a crowd to do evil. You shall not testify in court to side with a multitude to pervert justice.
Deuteronomy 27:19
‘Cursed is he who withholds justice from the foreigner, fatherless, and widow.’ All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’
Leviticus 19:15
“ ‘You shall do no injustice in judgment. You shall not be partial to the poor, nor show favoritism to the great; but you shall judge your neighbor in righteousness.
Deuteronomy 24:17
You shall not deprive the foreigner or the fatherless of justice, nor take a widow’s clothing in pledge;
2 Chronicles 19:7
Now therefore let the fear of Yahweh be on you. Take heed and do it; for there is no iniquity with Yahweh our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes.”
Job 31:21
if I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, because I saw my help in the gate;
Job 31:22
then let my shoulder fall from the shoulder blade, and my arm be broken from the bone.
Psalms 82:2
“How long will you judge unjustly, and show partiality to the wicked?” Selah.
Isaiah 1:17
Learn to do well. Seek justice. Relieve the oppressed. Defend the fatherless. Plead for the widow.”
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Proverbs 16:33
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from Yahweh.
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Proverbs 17:16
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
Proverbs 17:18
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
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