11 Bible Verses about Effect Of Bribes
Most Relevant Verses
A bribe is like a bright, precious stone in the eyes of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.
A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him
And brings him before great men.
A gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe [hidden] in the pocket, strong wrath.
For oppression makes a wise man foolish,
And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart.
“You shall not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the clear-sighted and subverts the testimony and the cause of the righteous.
The king establishes (stabilizes) the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
To have regard for one person over another and to show favoritism is not good,
Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
In whose hands is a wicked scheme,
And whose right hand is full of bribes.
A wicked man receives a bribe from the [hidden] pocket
To pervert the ways of justice.
‘Cursed is he who accepts a bribe to strike down an innocent person.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’
Men give gifts to all prostitutes, but you give your gifts to all your lovers, bribing the pagan nations to come to you [as allies] from every direction for your obscene immoralities.
Bible Theasaurus
- Bribes (18 instances)
- Effect (194 instances)
