19 occurrences

'Bribe' in the Bible

Thou dost not turn aside judgment; thou dost not discern faces, nor take a bribe, for the bribe blindeth the eyes of the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.

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

Cursed is he who is taking a bribe to smite a person, innocent blood, -- and all the people have said, Amen.

Verse ConceptsBribery, Is SinChild AbuseAmenEffect Of Bribes

And Ahaz taketh the silver and the gold that is found in the house of Jehovah, and in the treasures of the house of the king, and sendeth to the king of Asshur -- a bribe.

Verse ConceptsGiftsMoney For The TempleTaking Mixed Metals

and now, let fear of Jehovah be upon you, observe and do, for there is not with Jehovah our God perverseness, and acceptance of faces, and taking of a bribe.'

Verse ConceptsFavouritismBribery, Is SinAcceptance Of BribesGod, Justice OfGod, Impartiality OfReverence, And Social BehaviourMagistrates

Is it because I said, Give to me? And, By your power bribe for me?

Verse ConceptsAvoiding Bribes

His silver he hath not given in usury, And a bribe against the innocent Hath not taken; Whoso is doing these is not moved to the age!

Verse ConceptsCreditAcceptance Of BribesInterestLendingMoney, Stewardship OfImmovable SaintsNot MovedAvoiding BribesBriberyMoney Blessingslent

A stone of grace is the bribe in the eyes of its possessors, Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

Verse ConceptsPrecious StonesEffect Of BribesBriberymagic

A bribe from the bosom the wicked taketh, To turn aside the paths of judgment.

Verse ConceptsBribery, Results OfAcceptance Of BribesSecrecyEffect Of Bribes

A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury.

Verse ConceptsBribery, Is SinActing In SecretEffect Of Bribeswrath

Thy princes are apostates, and companions of thieves, Every one loving a bribe, and pursuing rewards, The fatherless they judge not, And the plea of the widow cometh not to them.

Verse ConceptsGiftsBribery, Results OfExploitationsWicked RulersOppression, Nature OfOrphansReward, HumanRiches, Dangers OfRulersStealingLeadershipRulers, WickedCovetousness, Example OfEvil AssociationsCompanionshipNot Helping Widows

Declaring righteous the wicked for a bribe, And the righteousness of the righteous They turn aside from him.

Verse ConceptsAcquittalGuiltAcquitting The Guilty

Whoso is walking righteously, And is speaking uprightly, Kicking against gain of oppressions, Shaking his hands from taking hold on a bribe, Stopping his ear from hearing of blood, And shutting his eyes from looking on evil,

Verse ConceptsAcceptance Of BribesEyes, GuardedBeing FairFinancial AdviceAvoiding Bribes

I have stirred him up in righteousness, And all his ways I make straight, He doth build My city, and My captivity doth send out, Not for price, nor for bribe, said Jehovah of Hosts.

Verse ConceptsBuilding CitiesVictory, As An Act Of GodStraight PathsFree Of Chargefree

To all whores they give a gift, And -- thou hast given thy gifts to all thy lovers, And dost bribe them to come in unto thee, From round about -- in thy whoredoms.

Verse ConceptsEffect Of BribesPaying For Goodswhores

A bribe they have taken in thee to shed blood, Usury and increase thou hast taken, And cuttest off thy neighbour by oppression, And Me thou hast forgotten, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah!

Verse ConceptsFraudCreditCovenant breakersExcessGreed, Condemnation OfInjustice, Nature And Source OfInterestMoney, Stewardship OfBusiness EthicsCovetousness, Results InExtortionSheddingKilling The InnocentOppressors

Bible Theasaurus

Bribe (29 instances)
Corrupt (70 instances)
Graft (3 instances)
Grease (1 instance)
Payoff (2 instances)