Exodus 23:8

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Exodus 23:8

“You shall not take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the clear-sighted and subverts the cause of the just.

Deuteronomy 16:19

You shall not distort justice; you shall not be partial, and you shall not take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and perverts the words of the righteous.

Proverbs 15:27

He who profits illicitly troubles his own house,
But he who hates bribes will live.

Proverbs 17:23

A wicked man receives a bribe from the bosom
To pervert the ways of justice.

Isaiah 5:23

Who justify the wicked for a bribe,
And take away the rights of the ones who are in the right!

1 Samuel 8:3

His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain and took bribes and perverted justice.

Psalm 26:10

In whose hands is a wicked scheme,
And whose right hand is full of bribes.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.

Deuteronomy 10:17

For the Lord your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God who does not show partiality nor take a bribe.

Here I am; bear witness against me before the Lord and His anointed. Whose ox have I taken, or whose donkey have I taken, or whom have I defrauded? Whom have I oppressed, or from whose hand have I taken a bribe to blind my eyes with it? I will restore it to you.”

Proverbs 19:4

Wealth adds many friends,
But a poor man is separated from his friend.

Ecclesiastes 7:7

For oppression makes a wise man mad,
And a bribe corrupts the heart.

Isaiah 1:13

“Bring your worthless offerings no longer,
Incense is an abomination to Me.
New moon and sabbath, the calling of assemblies—
I cannot endure iniquity and the solemn assembly.

Ezekiel 22:12

In you they have taken bribes to shed blood; you have taken interest and profits, and you have injured your neighbors for gain by oppression, and you have forgotten Me,” declares the Lord God.

Hosea 4:18

Their liquor gone,
They play the harlot continually;
Their rulers dearly love shame.

Amos 5:12

For I know your transgressions are many and your sins are great,
You who distress the righteous and accept bribes
And turn aside the poor in the gate.

Micah 7:3

Concerning evil, both hands do it well.
The prince asks, also the judge, for a bribe,
And a great man speaks the desire of his soul;
So they weave it together.

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Summary

Exodus 23:8

And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.

Thou shalt take

General references

Leviticus 19:15

Deuteronomy 27:19

Proverbs 17:23

Bible References

Thou shalt take

You shall not distort justice; you shall not be partial, and you shall not take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and perverts the words of the righteous.

His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain and took bribes and perverted justice.

In whose hands is a wicked scheme,
And whose right hand is full of bribes.

He who profits illicitly troubles his own house,
But he who hates bribes will live.

A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.

Wealth adds many friends,

But a poor man is separated from his friend.

For oppression makes a wise man mad,
And a bribe corrupts the heart.

“Bring your worthless offerings no longer,

Incense is an abomination to Me.

New moon and sabbath, the calling of assemblies—

I cannot endure iniquity and the solemn assembly.

Who justify the wicked for a bribe,

And take away the rights of the ones who are in the right!

In you they have taken bribes to shed blood; you have taken interest and profits, and you have injured your neighbors for gain by oppression, and you have forgotten Me,” declares the Lord God.

Their liquor gone,
They play the harlot continually;

Their rulers dearly love shame.

For I know your transgressions are many and your sins are great,
You who distress the righteous and accept bribes
And turn aside the poor in the gate.

Concerning evil, both hands do it well.
The prince asks, also the judge, for a bribe,
And a great man speaks the desire of his soul;
So they weave it together.

General references

‘You shall do no injustice in judgment; you shall not be partial to the poor nor defer to the great, but you are to judge your neighbor fairly.

‘Cursed is he who distorts the justice due an alien, orphan, and widow.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

A wicked man receives a bribe from the bosom
To pervert the ways of justice.