11 Bible Verses about Effect Of Bribes

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Proverbs 17:8

A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that has it; wherever it turns, it prospers.

Proverbs 18:16

A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a bribe in the bosom strong wrath.

Ecclesiastes 7:7

Surely oppression makes a wise man mad, and a gift destroys the heart.

Proverbs 28:21

To have respect of persons in judgment is not good; even for a piece of bread, man will transgress.

Psalm 26:10

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

Proverbs 17:23

A wicked man takes a gift in secret to pervert the paths of judgment.

Deuteronomy 27:25

Cursed is he that takes a bribe to slay an innocent person. And all the people shall say, Amen.

Ezekiel 16:33

They give gifts to all whores, but thou givest thy gifts to all thy lovers and givest them offerings that they may come unto thee on every side for thy whoredom.

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