Proverbs 17:8

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

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 17:23

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

Genesis 33:9-11

But Esau replied, "I already have so much, my brother, so keep what belongs to you."

Genesis 43:11

"If that's the way it has to be," their father Israel replied, "then do this: take some of the best produce of the land in your containers and take them to the man as a gift some resin ointment, some honey, fragrant resins, myrrh, pistachios, and almonds.

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 25:35

David took from her what she had brought him and told her, "Go up to your house in peace. Look, I've heard your request and will grant it."

2 Samuel 16:1-4

Now just as David happened to have passed the summit of the Mount of Olives, suddenly Mephibosheth's servant Ziba met him, accompanied by a couple of saddled donkeys loaded with 200 loaves of bread, 100 clusters of raisins, 100 pieces of summer fruit, and a skin of wine!

Psalm 18:16

He reached down and took me; he drew me from many waters.

Psalm 19:6

Its circuit is from one end of the sky to the other, and nothing is hidden from its heat.

Psalm 21:13

Rise up, LORD, because you are strong; we will sing and praise your power. To the Director: To the tune of "Doe of the Dawn".A Davidic Psalm.

Psalm 29:4

The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.

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."

Amos 5:12

and because I know that your transgressions are many, and your sins are numerous as you oppose the righteous, taking bribes as a ransom, and turning away the poor in court

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.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

General references

Bible References

Whithersoever

Genesis 33:9
But Esau replied, "I already have so much, my brother, so keep what belongs to you."
Genesis 43:11
"If that's the way it has to be," their father Israel replied, "then do this: take some of the best produce of the land in your containers and take them to the man as a gift some resin ointment, some honey, fragrant resins, myrrh, pistachios, and almonds.
1 Samuel 25:35
David took from her what she had brought him and told her, "Go up to your house in peace. Look, I've heard your request and will grant it."
2 Samuel 16:1
Now just as David happened to have passed the summit of the Mount of Olives, suddenly Mephibosheth's servant Ziba met him, accompanied by a couple of saddled donkeys loaded with 200 loaves of bread, 100 clusters of raisins, 100 pieces of summer fruit, and a skin of wine!
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.

General references

Proverbs 17:23
The wicked man takes a bribe in secret in order to pervert the course of justice.
Proverbs 18:16
A person's gift opens doors for him, bringing him access to important people.

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