Proverbs 17:8

A Conservative Version

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

Cross References

Exodus 23:8

And thou shall take no bribe, for a bribe blinds those who have sight, and perverts the words of the righteous.

Micah 7:3

Their hands are upon that which is evil to do it diligently. The ruler asks, and the judge [is ready] for a bribe. And the great man, he utters the evil desire of his soul. Thus they weave it together.

Amos 5:12

For I know how manifold are your transgressions, and how mighty are your sins--ye who afflict the just man, who take a bribe, and who turn aside the needy in the gate [from their right].

Isaiah 1:23

Thy rulers are rebellious, and companions of thieves. Everyone loves bribes, and follows after rewards. They judge not the fatherless, nor does the cause of the widow come to them.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a present in the bosom, strong wrath.

Proverbs 17:23

A wicked man receives a bribe out of the bosom, to pervert the ways of justice.

1 Samuel 25:35

So David received from her hand that which she had brought him. And he said to her, Go up in peace to thy house. See, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person.

Deuteronomy 16:19

Thou shall not distort justice. Thou shall not respect persons, neither shall thou take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise, and perverts the words of the righteous.

Genesis 43:11

And their father Israel said to them, If it be so now, do this: Take of the choice fruits of the land in your vessels, and carry a present down to the man, a little balm, and a little honey, spicery and myrrh, nuts, and almonds.

Psalm 29:4

The voice of LORD is powerful. The voice of LORD is full of majesty.

Psalm 21:13

Be thou exalted, O LORD, in thy strength. We will sing and praise thy power.

Psalm 19:6

His going forth is from the end of the heavens, and his circuit to the ends of it, and there is nothing hid from the heat of it.

Psalm 18:16

He sent from on high, he took me, he drew me out of many waters.

Ecclesiastes 7:7

Surely oppression makes the wise man foolish, and a bribe destroys the understanding.

Genesis 32:14

two hundred she-goats and twenty he-goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,

Genesis 32:21

So the present passed over before him, and he himself lodged that night in the company.

Proverbs 18:16

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