Proverbs 17:23

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

Exodus 23:8

You are not to take a bribe because a bribe blinds the clear-sighted and distorts the words of the righteous.

Proverbs 17:8

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

Micah 7:3

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.

Deuteronomy 16:19

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.

1 Samuel 8:3

His sons did not follow Samuel's example. Instead, they pursued dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.

Here I am. Testify against me in the LORD's presence and before his anointed. Whose ox have I taken, or whose donkey have I taken? Who have I cheated? Who have I oppressed? Who bribed me to look the other way? I'll restore it to you."

Proverbs 18:16

A person's gift opens doors for him, bringing him access to important people.

Proverbs 21:14

Privately given gifts pacify wrath, and payments made secretly appease great anger.

Isaiah 1:23

Your princes are rebels and companions of thieves. All of them are lovers of bribes and are runners after gifts. They don't bring justice to orphans, and the widow's case never comes up for review in their court."

Ezekiel 22:12

They take bribes among you to shed blood. You've taken usury and exacted interest. You've gained control over your neighbor through extortion. And you've forgotten me," declares the Lord GOD.

Micah 3:11

Her leaders judge for the money, her priests teach only when they're paid, and her prophets prophesy for cash. Even so, don't they all rely on the LORD as they ask, "The LORD is among us, is he not? Nothing bad can possibly happen to us!'

Mark 14:10-11

Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the high priests to betray Jesus to them.

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