Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Bribery » What gifts (bribes) do
You are not to take a bribe because a bribe blinds the clear-sighted and distorts the words of the righteous.
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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.
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A person's gift opens doors for him, bringing him access to important people.
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Unjust gain makes the wise foolish, and a bribe corrupts the heart.
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Great » Joy, occasions of » Men
A person's gift opens doors for him, bringing him access to important people.
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"The aged aren't always wise, nor do the elderly always understand justice.
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Don't magnify yourself in the presence of a king, and don't pretend to be in the company of famous men,
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So I became great, greater than anyone who had lived before me in Jerusalem. Throughout all of this, I remained wise.
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Men » Great
A person's gift opens doors for him, bringing him access to important people.
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"The aged aren't always wise, nor do the elderly always understand justice.
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Don't magnify yourself in the presence of a king, and don't pretend to be in the company of famous men,
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So I became great, greater than anyone who had lived before me in Jerusalem. Throughout all of this, I remained wise.
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Presents » Generally procured a favorable reception
A person's gift opens doors for him, bringing him access to important people.
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Many curry favor of an official; everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
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