Exodus 23:8

New International Version

“Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the innocent.

Cross References

Psalm 15:5

who lends money to the poor without interest; who does not accept a bribe against the innocent. Whoever does these things will never be shaken.

Psalm 26:10

in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes.

Proverbs 15:27

The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.

Proverbs 17:23

The wicked accept bribes in secret to pervert the course of justice.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.

Proverbs 19:4

Wealth attracts many friends, but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them.

Ecclesiastes 7:7

Extortion turns a wise person into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart.

Isaiah 1:13

Stop bringing meaningless offerings! Your incense is detestable to me. New Moons, Sabbaths and convocations— I cannot bear your worthless assemblies.

Isaiah 1:23

Your rulers are rebels, partners with thieves; they all love bribes and chase after gifts. They do not defend the cause of the fatherless; the widow’s case does not come before them.

Isaiah 33:15

Those who walk righteously and speak what is right, who reject gain from extortion and keep their hands from accepting bribes, who stop their ears against plots of murder and shut their eyes against contemplating evil—

Isaiah 5:22

Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine and champions at mixing drinks,

Isaiah 5:23

who acquit the guilty for a bribe, but deny justice to the innocent.

Ezekiel 22:12

In you are people who accept bribes to shed blood; you take interest and make a profit from the poor. You extort unjust gain from your neighbors. And you have forgotten me, declares the Sovereign Lord.

Hosea 4:18

Even when their drinks are gone, they continue their prostitution; their rulers dearly love shameful ways.

Amos 5:12

For I know how many are your offenses and how great your sins. There are those who oppress the innocent and take bribes and deprive the poor of justice in the courts.

Micah 7:3

Both hands are skilled in doing evil; the ruler demands gifts, the judge accepts bribes, the powerful dictate what they desire— they all conspire together.

Deuteronomy 10:17

For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes.

Deuteronomy 16:19

Do not pervert justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the innocent.

1 Samuel 12:3

Here I stand. Testify against me in the presence of the Lord and his anointed. Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated? Whom have I oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe to make me shut my eyes? If I have done any of these things, I will make it right.”

1 Samuel 8:3

But his sons did not follow his ways. They turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice.