Proverbs 17:8

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Some people think a bribe is like a lucky charm—it seems to work wherever they go.

Cross References

Exodus 23:8

“If someone tries to pay you to agree with them when they are wrong, don’t accept that payment. A payment like that can blind judges so that they cannot see the truth. It can make good people tell lies.

Micah 7:3

People are good at doing bad things with both hands. Officials ask for bribes. Judges take money to change their decisions in court. “Important leaders” do whatever they want to do.

Amos 5:12

This is because I know about your many sins. You have done some very bad things: You hurt people who do right, you accept money to do wrong, and you keep the poor from receiving justice in court.

Isaiah 1:23

Your rulers are rebels and friends of thieves. They demand bribes and accept money for doing wrong. They take money to cheat people, and they don’t speak up for widows and orphans. They will not even listen to their cries for help.

Proverbs 21:14

If anyone is angry with you, give them a gift in private. A gift given in secret will calm even the strongest anger.

Proverbs 17:23

A wicked judge will accept a bribe, and that keeps justice from being done.

1 Samuel 25:35

Then David accepted Abigail’s gifts. He told her, “Go home in peace. I have listened to your request, and I will do what you asked.”

Deuteronomy 16:19

You must always be fair. You must not favor some people over other people. You must not take money to change your mind in judgment. Money blinds the eyes of wise people and changes what a good person will say.

Genesis 43:11

Then their father Israel said, “If it is really true, take Benjamin with you. But take some gifts to the governor. Take some of the things we have been able to gather in our land. Take him some honey, pistachio nuts, almonds, spices, and myrrh.

Psalm 29:4

The Lord’s voice is powerful. It shows the Lord’s glory.

Psalm 21:13

Lord, we lift you up with our songs of praise. We sing and play songs about your power!

Psalm 19:6

It starts at one end of the sky and runs all the way to the other end. Nothing can hide from its heat.

Psalm 18:16

He reached down from above and grabbed me. He pulled me from the deep water.

Ecclesiastes 7:7

Even the wise will forget their wisdom, if someone pays them enough. That money destroys their understanding.

Genesis 32:14

He took 200 female goats and 20 male goats, 200 female sheep and 20 male sheep.

Genesis 32:21

So Jacob sent the gifts to Esau, but he stayed that night in the camp.

Proverbs 18:16

Gifts can open many doors and help you meet important people.