Proverbs 17:8

New English Translation

A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.

Cross References

Genesis 32:14

two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,

Genesis 32:21

So the gifts were sent on ahead of him while he spent that night in the camp.

Genesis 43:11

Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Take some of the best products of the land in your bags, and take a gift down to the man – a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds.

Psalm 18:16

He reached down from above and took hold of me; he pulled me from the surging water.

Psalm 19:6

It emerges from the distant horizon, and goes from one end of the sky to the other; nothing can escape its heat.

Psalm 21:13

Rise up, O Lord, in strength! We will sing and praise your power!

Psalm 29:4

The Lord’s shout is powerful, the Lord’s shout is majestic.

Exodus 23:8

“You must not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and subverts the words of the righteous.

Proverbs 17:23

A wicked person receives a bribe secretly to pervert the ways of justice.

Proverbs 18:16

A person’s gift makes room for him, and leads him before important people.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath.

Ecclesiastes 7:7

Surely oppression can turn a wise person into a fool; likewise, a bribe corrupts the heart.

Isaiah 1:23

Your officials are rebels, they associate with thieves. All of them love bribery, and look for payoffs. They do not take up the cause of the orphan, or defend the rights of the widow.

Amos 5:12

Certainly I am aware of your many rebellious acts and your numerous sins. You torment the innocent, you take bribes, and you deny justice to the needy at the city gate.

Micah 7:3

They are determined to be experts at doing evil; government officials and judges take bribes, prominent men make demands, and they all do what is necessary to satisfy them.

Deuteronomy 16:19

You must not pervert justice or show favor. Do not take a bribe, for bribes blind the eyes of the wise and distort the words of the righteous.

1 Samuel 25:35

Then David took from her hand what she had brought to him. He said to her, “Go back to your home in peace. Be assured that I have listened to you and responded favorably.”