11 Bible Verses about Effect Of Bribes

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Proverbs 17:8

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

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.

Ecclesiastes 7:7

Unjust gain makes the wise foolish, and a bribe corrupts the heart.

Proverbs 28:21

To show partiality isn't good, yet for a piece of bread the valiant will transgress.

Psalm 26:10

Their hands are filled with wicked schemes, and their right hands with bribes.

Proverbs 17:23

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

Deuteronomy 27:25

""Cursed is one who accepts a bribe to kill an innocent person.' "Then all the people are to respond by saying, "Amen!'

Ezekiel 16:33

"All prostitutes receive gifts, but you give your gifts to all your lovers, then you bribe them to come to you from everywhere to get your sexual favors!

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