Exodus 23:8

You must not take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the clear-sighted and corrupts the words of the righteous.

Deuteronomy 16:19

Do not deny justice or show partiality to anyone. Do not accept a bribe, for it blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.

Proverbs 15:27

The one who profits dishonestly troubles his household,
but the one who hates bribes will live.

Proverbs 17:23

A wicked man secretly takes a bribe
to subvert the course of justice.

Isaiah 5:23

who acquit the guilty for a bribe
and deprive the innocent of justice.

1 Samuel 8:3

However, his sons did not walk in his ways—they turned toward dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.

Psalm 26:10

in whose hands are evil schemes
and whose right hands are filled with bribes.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe seems like a magic stone to its owner;
wherever he turns, he succeeds.

Deuteronomy 10:17

For the Lord your God is the God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and taking no bribe.

Here I am. Bring charges against me before the Lord and His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I wronged or mistreated? From whose hand have I taken a bribe to overlook something? I will return it to you.”

Proverbs 19:4

Wealth attracts many friends,
but a poor man is separated from his friend.

Ecclesiastes 7:7

Surely, the practice of extortion turns a wise person into a fool,
and a bribe destroys the mind.

Isaiah 1:13

Stop bringing useless offerings.
Your incense is detestable to Me.
New Moons and Sabbaths,
and the calling of solemn assemblies—
I cannot stand iniquity with a festival.

Ezekiel 22:12

People who live in you accept bribes in order to shed blood. You take interest and profit on a loan and brutally extort your neighbors. You have forgotten Me.” This is the declaration of the Lord God.

Hosea 4:18

When their drinking is over,
they turn to promiscuity.
Israel’s leaders fervently love disgrace.

Amos 5:12

For I know your crimes are many
and your sins innumerable.
They oppress the righteous, take a bribe,
and deprive the poor of justice at the gates.

Micah 7:3

Both hands are good at accomplishing evil:
the official and the judge demand a bribe;
when the powerful man communicates his evil desire,
they plot it together.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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

Do not deny justice or show partiality to anyone. Do not accept a bribe, for it blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.

However, his sons did not walk in his ways—they turned toward dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.

Here I am. Bring charges against me before the Lord and His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I wronged or mistreated? From whose hand have I taken a bribe to overlook something?

I will return it to you.”