11 Bible Verses about Effect Of Bribes

Most Relevant Verses

Proverbs 17:8

A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of the possessor: whithersoever it turneth it prospereth.

Proverbs 18:16

A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret pacifieth anger; and a present in the bosom, vehement fury.

Ecclesiastes 7:7

Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad, and a gift destroyeth the heart.

Exodus 23:8

And thou shalt take no bribe; for the bribe blindeth those whose eyes are open, and perverteth the words of the righteous.

Proverbs 28:21

To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress.

Psalm 26:10

In whose hands are evil devices, and their right hand is full of bribes.

Proverbs 17:23

A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the paths of judgment.

Deuteronomy 27:25

Cursed be he that taketh reward to smite mortally shedding innocent blood! And all the people shall say, Amen.

Ezekiel 16:33

They give rewards to all harlots; but thou gavest thy rewards to all thy lovers, and rewardedst them, that they might come unto thee on every side for thy whoredoms.

Bible Theasaurus

Never miss a post

Related Readings