Exodus 23:8
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous.”
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“Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And thou shalt take no bribe: for a bribe blindeth them that have sight, and perverteth the words of the righteous.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“`And a bribe thou dost not take; for the bribe bindeth the open-<FI> eyed<Fi> , and perverteth the words of the righteous.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Exodus 23:8 — 17 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 10:17For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.
- Deuteronomy 16:19Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.
- 1 Samuel 8:3But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice.
- 1 Samuel 12:3Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.”
- Psalms 26:10in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes.
- Proverbs 15:27He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.
- Proverbs 17:8A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
- Proverbs 17:23A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.
- Proverbs 19:4Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
- Ecclesiastes 7:7Surely extortion turns a wise man into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart.
- Isaiah 1:13Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me— your New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations. I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly.
- Isaiah 5:23who acquit the guilty for a bribe and deprive the innocent of justice.
- Isaiah 33:15He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil—
- Ezekiel 22:12In you they take bribes to shed blood. You engage in usury, take excess interest, and extort your neighbors. But Me you have forgotten, declares the Lord GOD.
- Hosea 4:18When their liquor is gone, they turn to prostitution; their rulers dearly love disgrace.
- Amos 5:12For I know that your transgressions are many and your sins are numerous. You oppress the righteous by taking bribes; you deprive the poor of justice in the gate.
- Micah 7:3Both hands are skilled at evil; the prince and the judge demand a bribe. When the powerful utters his evil desire, they all conspire together.
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