Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
You are not to take a bribe because a bribe blinds the clear-sighted and distorts the words of the righteous.
New American Standard Bible
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King James Version
And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.
Holman Bible
You must not take a bribe,
A Conservative Version
And thou shall take no bribe, for a bribe blinds those who have sight, and perverts the words of the righteous.
American Standard Version
And thou shalt take no bribe: for a bribe blindeth them that have sight, and perverteth the words of the righteous.
Amplified
“You shall not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the clear-sighted and subverts the testimony and the cause of the righteous.
Bible in Basic English
Take no rewards in a cause: for rewards make blind those who have eyes to see, and make the decisions of the upright false.
Darby Translation
And thou shalt take no bribe; for the bribe blindeth those whose eyes are open, and perverteth the words of the righteous.
Julia Smith Translation
And thou shalt not take a gift; for the gift will blind the seeing, and will pervert just words.
King James 2000
And you shall take no bribe: for the bribe blinds the wise, and perverts the words of the righteous.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And you will not take a bribe, because the bribe makes [the] sighted blind and ruins [the] words of [the] righteous.
Modern King James verseion
And you shall take no bribe, for the bribe blinds the wise and perverts the words of the righteous.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Thou shalt take no gifts, for gifts blind the seeing and pervert the words of the righteous.
NET Bible
"You must not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and subverts the words of the righteous.
New Heart English Bible
"You shall take no bribe, for a bribe blinds those who have sight and perverts the words of the righteous.
The Emphasized Bible
And, a bribe, shalt thou not take, - for the bribe, blindeth the clear-sighted, and perverteth the words of the righteous.
Webster
And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.
World English Bible
"You shall take no bribe, for a bribe blinds those who have sight and perverts the words of the righteous.
Youngs Literal Translation
And a bribe thou dost not take; for the bribe bindeth the open -eyed, and perverteth the words of the righteous.
Themes
Blindness » What blinds people
Bribery » What gifts (bribes) do
Bribery » Not taking gifts (bribes)
Courts of justice » Judges of » Not to take bribes
Magistrates » Should » Not take bribes
Topics
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Laqach
References
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Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Exodus 23:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Regulations Regarding Justice
7 Stay far away from a false charge, and don't kill the innocent or the righteous, because I won't acquit the guilty. 8 You are not to take a bribe because a bribe blinds the clear-sighted and distorts the words of the righteous. 9 You are not to oppress the resident alien, because you were aliens in the land of Egypt."
Names
Cross References
Deuteronomy 16:19
You must not twist justice, show favoritism, or take bribes, because a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and subverts the speech of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:27
Those who are greedy for unjust gain bring trouble into their homes, but the person who hates bribes will live.
Proverbs 17:23
The wicked man takes a bribe in secret in order to pervert the course of justice.
Isaiah 5:23
who acquit the guilty for a bribe, and deprive the innocent of justice!"
1 Samuel 8:3
His sons did not follow Samuel's example. Instead, they pursued dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
Psalm 26:10
Their hands are filled with wicked schemes, and their right hands with bribes.
Proverbs 17:8
A bribe works wonders in the eyes of its giver; wherever he turns he prospers.
Deuteronomy 10:17
For the LORD your God is the God of all gods, the LORD of all lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who does not show favoritism or take bribes.
1 Samuel 12:3
Here I am. Testify against me in the LORD's presence and before his anointed. Whose ox have I taken, or whose donkey have I taken? Who have I cheated? Who have I oppressed? Who bribed me to look the other way? I'll restore it to you."
Proverbs 19:4
Wealth brings many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
Ecclesiastes 7:7
Unjust gain makes the wise foolish, and a bribe corrupts the heart.
Isaiah 1:13
Stop bringing useless offerings! Incense is detestable to me, as are your New Moons, Sabbaths, and calling of convocations. I cannot stand iniquity within a solemn assembly.
Ezekiel 22:12
They take bribes among you to shed blood. You've taken usury and exacted interest. You've gained control over your neighbor through extortion. And you've forgotten me," declares the Lord GOD.
Hosea 4:18
While drinking to excess, they prostitute themselves. They're in love with dishonor.
Amos 5:12
and because I know that your transgressions are many, and your sins are numerous as you oppose the righteous, taking bribes as a ransom, and turning away the poor in court
Micah 7:3
And speaking of evil, they practice it eagerly with both hands! Both leader and judge demand a bribe, the famous confess their perverted desires, and they scheme together.