Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.
Thou shalt take
General references
Bible References
Thou shalt take
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.
1 Samuel 8:3
However, his sons did not walk in his ways—they turned toward dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
1 Samuel 12:3
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.”
Psalm 26:10 in whose hands are evil schemes
and whose right hands are filled with bribes.
and whose right hands are filled with bribes.
Proverbs 15:27 The one who profits dishonestly troubles his household,
but the one who hates bribes will live.
but the one who hates bribes will live.
Proverbs 17:8 A bribe seems like a magic stone to its owner;
wherever he turns, he succeeds.
wherever he turns, he succeeds.
Proverbs 19:4 Wealth attracts many friends,
but a poor man is separated from his friend.
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.
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.
Your incense is detestable to Me.
New Moons and Sabbaths,
and the calling of solemn assemblies
I cannot stand iniquity
Isaiah 5:23 who acquit the guilty for a bribe
and deprive the innocent of justice.
and deprive the innocent of justice.
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.
they turn to promiscuity.
Israel’s leaders
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.
and your sins innumerable.
They oppress the righteous,
and deprive the poor of justice
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.
the official and the judge demand a bribe;
when the powerful man communicates his evil desire,
they plot it together.
General references
Leviticus 19:15
“You must not act unjustly when deciding a case. Do not be partial to the poor or give preference to the rich; judge your neighbor fairly.
Deuteronomy 27:19 ‘The one who denies justice to a foreigner, a fatherless child, or a widow is cursed.’
And all the people will say, ‘Amen!’
And all the people will say, ‘Amen!’
Proverbs 17:23 A wicked man secretly takes a bribe
to subvert the course of justice.
to subvert the course of justice.