Proverbs 17:8

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

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

Cross References

Exodus 23:8

*You 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 on that which is evil to do it diligently. The ruler and judge ask for a bribe; and the powerful man dictates the evil desire of his soul. Thus they conspire together.

Amos 5:12

For I know how many your offenses, and how great are your sins-- you who afflict the just, who take a bribe, and who turn aside the needy in the courts.

Isaiah 1:23

Your princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves. Everyone loves bribes, and follows after rewards. They don't judge the fatherless, neither does the cause of the widow come to them.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

Proverbs 17:23

A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.

1 Samuel 25:35

So David received of her hand that which she had brought him: and he said to her, Go up in shalom to your house; behold, I have listened to your voice, and have accepted your person.

Deuteronomy 16:19

You shall not wrest justice: you shall not respect persons; neither shall you take a bribe; for a bribe does blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.

Genesis 43:11

Their father, Yisra'el, said to them, *If it must be so, then do this. Take from the choice fruits of the land in your bags, and carry down a present for the man, a little balm, a little honey, spices and myrrh, nuts, and almonds;

Psalm 29:4

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

Psalm 21:13

Be exalted, LORD, in your strength, so we will sing and praise your power.

Psalm 19:6

His going forth is from the end of the heavens, his circuit to its ends; There is nothing hidden from its heat.

Psalm 18:16

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

Ecclesiastes 7:7

Surely extortion makes the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroys the understanding.

Genesis 32:14

two hundred female goats and twenty male 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 camp.

Proverbs 18:16

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