Proverbs 28:21

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

It isn't right to be unfair, but some people can be bribed with only a piece of bread.

Cross References

Exodus 23:2

Always tell the truth in court, even if everyone else is dishonest and stands in the way of justice.

Exodus 23:8

Don't accept bribes. Judges are blinded and justice is twisted by bribes.

Proverbs 18:5

It's wrong to favour the guilty and keep the innocent from getting justice.

Proverbs 24:23

Here are some more sayings that make good sense: When you judge, you must be fair.

Ezekiel 13:19

They charge my people a few handfuls of barley and a couple of pieces of bread, and then give messages that are insulting to me. They use lies to sentence the innocent to death and to help the guilty go free. And my people believe them!

Hosea 4:18

You get drunk, then sleep with prostitutes; you would rather be vulgar than lead a decent life.

Micah 3:5

You lying prophets promise security for anyone who gives you food, but disaster for anyone who refuses to feed you. Here is what the LORD says to you prophets:

Micah 7:3

People cooperate to commit crime. Judges and leaders demand bribes, and rulers cheat in court.

Romans 16:18

They want to serve themselves and not Christ the Lord. Their flattery and fancy talk fool people who don't know any better.

Deuteronomy 1:17

And it doesn't matter if one is helpless and the other is powerful. Don't be afraid of anyone! No matter who comes to your court, God will help you make a fair decision. If any case is too hard for you, bring the people to me, and I will make the decision.

2 Peter 2:3

They will be greedy and cheat you with smooth talk. But long ago God decided to punish them, and God doesn't sleep.