11 Bible Verses about Effect Of Bribes

Most Relevant Verses

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe is like a precious stone in the eyes of him who has it; wherever he turns, he is prudent.

Proverbs 18:16

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

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret quiets anger; and a bribe in the bosom quiets strong wrath.

Ecclesiastes 7:7

Surely oppression makes a wise man mad; and a bribe destroys the heart.

Proverbs 28:21

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

Psalm 26:10

in whose hands is a plot, and their right hand is full of a bribe.

Proverbs 17:23

A wicked man takes a bribe out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.

Deuteronomy 27:25

Cursed is he who takes reward to kill an innocent person. And all the people shall say, Amen.

Ezekiel 16:33

They give a gift to all harlots, but you give your gifts to all your lovers, and bribe them to come to you from all around, for your fornication.

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