11 Bible Verses about Effect Of Bribes

Most Relevant Verses

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

Proverbs 18:16

A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

Ecclesiastes 7:7

Surely extortion makes the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroys the understanding.

Proverbs 28:21

To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

Psalm 26:10

in whose hands is wickedness, their right hand is full of bribes.

Proverbs 17:23

A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.

Deuteronomy 27:25

'Cursed is he who takes a bribe to kill an innocent person.' All the people shall say, 'Amen.'

Ezekiel 16:33

They give gifts to all prostitutes; but you give your gifts to all your lovers, and bribe them, that they may come to you on every side for your prostitution.

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