Exodus 23:8

Tree of Life Version

Take no bribe, for a bribe blinds those who have sight, and perverts the words of the righteous.

Cross References

Deuteronomy 16:19

You are not to twist justice—you must not show partiality or take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and distorts the words of the righteous.

Isaiah 5:23

who justify the wicked for a bribe, and deprive the innocent of justice!

Proverbs 17:23

The wicked one receives a bribe in secret to pervert the ways of justice.

Proverbs 15:27

One greedy for gain troubles his household, but whoever hates bribes will live.

1 Samuel 8:3

His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain—they took bribes and perverted justice.

Ecclesiastes 7:7

For extortion drives a wise man crazy, and a bribe corrupts the heart.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe is a charm in the eyes of its owner. Wherever he turns, he succeeds.

Psalm 26:10

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

1 Samuel 12:3

Here I am. Witness against me before Adonai and before His anointed. Whose ox have I taken or whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I defrauded or whom have I oppressed? From whose hand have I taken a bribe to look the other way? I will restore it to you.”

Deuteronomy 10:17

For Adonai your God is God of gods and Lord of lords —the great, mighty and awesome God, who does not show partiality or take a bribe.

Micah 7:3

Both hands are diligent at doing evil. The official and the judge ask for a bribe. The distinguished man utters a desire of his soul. Thus they weave it together.

Amos 5:12

For I know your crimes are many and your sins countless— afflicting the righteous, taking bribes, and turning the needy aside at the gate.

Ezekiel 22:12

They accept bribes in order to shed blood in you; you have taken usurious interest. You have greedily gained by oppressing your neighbors, and you have forgotten Me.” It is a declaration of Adonai.

Proverbs 19:4

Wealth adds many friends, yet a poor man is deserted by his friend.

Hosea 4:18

Their liquor has come to an end. They surely have practiced prostitution. Her rulers have deeply loved disgrace.

Isaiah 1:13

Bring no more worthless offerings! Incense is an abomination to Me. New Moon and Shabbat, the calling of convocations —I cannot endure it— iniquity with solemn assembly.

Psalm 15:5

who lends his money without usury, and takes no bribe against the innocent. One who does these things will never be shaken.

Isaiah 1:23

Your princes are rebellious and friends with thieves. Everyone loves a bribe and chases after rewards. They do not defend the orphan, nor does a widow’s case come to them.

Isaiah 5:22

Oy to those who are heroes at drinking wine, and valiant at mixing drinks,

Isaiah 33:15

One who walks righteously, and speaks uprightly, who refuses unjust gain by extortion, who shakes his hands free of bribes, who stops his ears from hearing of bloodshed, and shuts his eyes from looking on evil.