Proverbs 17:8

Modern King James Version

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

Cross References

Genesis 32:14

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

Genesis 32:21

And the present went over before him. And he himself lodged that night in the camp.

Genesis 43:11

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

Psalm 18:16

He sent from above, He took me, He drew me out of many waters.

Psalm 19:6

going forth from the end of the heavens, and its course is to their ends. And there is nothing hid from its heat.

Psalm 21:13

Be exalted, O Jehovah, in Your strength; we will sing, and praise Your power.

Psalm 29:4

The voice of Jehovah is in power, the voice of Jehovah is in majesty.

Exodus 23:8

And you shall take no bribe, for the bribe blinds the wise and perverts the words of the righteous.

Proverbs 17:23

A wicked man takes a bribe out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.

Proverbs 18:16

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

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret quiets anger; and a bribe in the bosom quiets strong wrath.

Ecclesiastes 7:7

Surely oppression makes a wise man mad; and a bribe destroys the heart.

Isaiah 1:23

your rulers are rebellious, and companions of thieves; everyone loves a bribe, and is pursuing rewards; they do not judge the orphan, nor does the cause of the widow come to them.

Amos 5:12

For I know your many transgressions and your many sins. They afflict the just, they take a bribe, and they turn aside the poor in the gate.

Micah 7:3

Both hands are on evil, to do it well. The ruler asks for a bribe, and the judge also; and the great man speaks the evil desire of his soul. So they weave it together.

Deuteronomy 16:19

You shall not pervert judgment; you shall not respect persons, nor take a gift. For a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and perverts the words of the righteous.

1 Samuel 25:35

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