Thematic Bible: What gifts (bribes) do


Thematic Bible




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. Verse ConceptsFavouritismBlindness, SymbolicInjustice, Hated By GodReward, HumanRighteous, TheMagistratesAvoiding BribesBlindingOther Blinding

A gift opens doors for a man
and brings him before the great.
Verse ConceptsEffect Of BribesAccessTalentsGifts And TalentsA Good Manspace

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

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