'Bribes' in the Bible

But you should select from all the people able men, God-fearing, trustworthy, and hating bribes. Place them over the people as commanders of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.

However, his sons did not walk in his ways—they turned toward dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.

And now, may the terror of the Lord be on you. Watch what you do, for there is no injustice or partiality or taking bribes with the Lord our God.”

For the company of the godless will have no children,and fire will consume the tents of those who offer bribes.

in whose hands are evil schemesand whose right hands are filled with bribes.

The one who profits dishonestly troubles his household,but the one who hates bribes will live.

Your rulers are rebels,friends of thieves.They all love graftand chase after bribes.They do not defend the rights of the fatherless,and the widow’s case never comes before them.

People who live in you accept bribes in order to shed blood. You take interest and profit on a loan and brutally extort your neighbors. You have forgotten Me.” This is the declaration of the Lord God.