14 occurrences

'Bribe' in the Bible

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.

""Cursed is one who accepts a bribe to kill an innocent person.' "Then all the people are to respond by saying, "Amen!'

When did I ever ask you for anything, say "Offer a bribe for me from your wealth?'

For the company of the godless is desolation, and fire consumes the tents of those who bribe.

who does not loan his money with interest, and who does not take a bribe against those who are innocent. The one who does these things will stand firm forever. A special Davidic Psalm.

He will not consider any payment, nor will he be willing to accept it, no matter how large the bribe.

A bribe works wonders in the eyes of its giver; wherever he turns he prospers.

The wicked man takes a bribe in secret in order to pervert the course of justice.

who acquit the guilty for a bribe, and deprive the innocent of justice!"

"All prostitutes receive gifts, but you give your gifts to all your lovers, then you bribe them to come to you from everywhere to get your sexual favors!

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.

At the same time he was hoping to receive a bribe from Paul, and so he would send for him frequently to talk with him.

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כּפר 
Kopher 
Usage: 17

שׁחד 
Shachad 
Usage: 23

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