11 Bible Verses about Effect Of Bribes

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Proverbs 17:8

The bribe [is] a stone of magic in the eyes of its owner; {everywhere} he will turn, he will prosper.

Proverbs 18:16

The gift of a person will open doors for him, and before the great, it gives him access.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret will avert {anger}, and a {concealed bribe}, strong wrath.

Ecclesiastes 7:7

Surely oppression makes a fool of the wise, and a bribe corrupts the heart.

Proverbs 28:21

{Showing partiality} [is] not good, and over a morsel of bread, a strong man will do wrong.

Psalm 26:10

in whose hands [is] an evil plan, and whose right hand is full of bribes.

Proverbs 17:23

The wicked will accept a bribe from the lap, [in order] to pervert the ways of justice.

Deuteronomy 27:25

'Cursed be the one who takes a bribe {to murder an innocent person}.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'

Ezekiel 16:33

To all prostitutes they give a fee, but you, you gave your gifts to all of your lovers, and you bribed them to come to you from all around in your whorings!

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