Proverbs 17:8

Tree of Life Version

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

Cross References

Exodus 23:8

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

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.

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.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret soothes anger, and a bribe given secretly, fierce rage.

Proverbs 17:23

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

1 Samuel 25:35

So David received from her hand what she had brought him, and said to her, “Go up in shalom to your house. Look, I have listened to your plea and have granted your request.”

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.

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 bring an offering down to the man—a little balsam and a little honey, gum and myrrh, pistachios and almonds.

Psalm 29:4

The voice of Adonai is powerful. The voice of Adonai is full of majesty.

Psalm 21:13

For You make them turn their backs. You aim Your bowstrings at their faces.

Psalm 19:6

It is like a bridegroom coming out of his bridal chamber. It is like a strong man rejoicing to run his course.

Psalm 18:16

Then ravines of water appeared. The foundations of earth were exposed, at Your rebuke, Adonai, at a blast of breath from Your nostrils.

Ecclesiastes 7:7

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

Genesis 32:14

So he stayed overnight there. Then from all that had come into his possession he took an offering for Esau his brother:

Genesis 32:21

Then you are to say, ‘Look, your servant Jacob is also behind us.’” For he thought, “Let me appease him with the offering that goes ahead of me, and afterward see his face, perhaps he’ll lift up my face.”

Proverbs 18:16

A man’s gift makes room for him, and leads him before great men.