Proverbs 17:8

God's Word

A bribe seems ⌞like⌟ a jewel to the one who gives it. Wherever he turns, he prospers.

Cross References

Genesis 32:14

200 female goats and 20 male goats, 200 female sheep and 20 male sheep,

Genesis 32:21

So Jacob sent the gift ahead of him while he stayed in the camp that night.

Genesis 43:11

Then their father Israel said to them, “If that’s the way it has to be, then take the man a gift. Put some of the best products of the land in your bags. Take a little balm, a little honey, gum, myrrh, pistachio nuts, and almonds.

Psalm 18:16

He reached down from high above and took hold of me. He pulled me out of the raging water.

Psalm 19:6

It rises from one end of the heavens. It circles around to the other. Nothing is hidden from its heat.

Psalm 21:13

Arise, O Lord, in your strength. We will sing and make music to praise your power.

Psalm 29:4

The voice of the Lord is powerful. The voice of the Lord is majestic.

Exodus 23:8

Never take a bribe, because bribes blind those who can see and deny justice to those who are in the right.

Proverbs 17:23

A wicked person secretly accepts a bribe to corrupt the ways of justice.

Proverbs 18:16

A gift opens doors for the one who gives it and brings him into the presence of great people.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift ⌞given⌟ in secret calms anger, and a secret bribe calms great fury.

Ecclesiastes 7:7

Oppression can turn a wise person into a fool, and a bribe can corrupt the mind.

Isaiah 1:23

Your rulers are rebels, friends with thieves. They all love bribes and run after gifts. They never defend orphans. They don’t notice the widows’ pleas.

Amos 5:12

I know that your crimes are numerous and your sins are many. You oppress the righteous by taking bribes. You deny the needy access to the courts.

Micah 7:3

Their hands are skilled in doing evil. Officials ask for gifts. Judges accept bribes. Powerful people dictate what they want. So they scheme together.

Deuteronomy 16:19

Never pervert justice. Instead, be impartial. Never take a bribe, because bribes blind wise people and deny justice to those who are in the right.

1 Samuel 25:35

Then David accepted what she brought him and told her, “Go home in peace. I’ve listened to what you’ve said and granted your request.”