Psalm 26:10

Tree of Life Version

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

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.

Psalm 52:2

when Doeg the Edomite came and reported to Saul telling him, “David went to Ahimelech’s house.”

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.

Exodus 23:8

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

Acts 23:12

When it was day, the Judean leaders formed a conspiracy. They bound themselves by an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul.

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 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.

Proverbs 4:16

For they cannot sleep until they do evil. They are robbed of sleep until they make someone fall.

Proverbs 1:16

for their feet run to evil and they are swift to shed blood.

Psalm 36:4

His mouth’s words are iniquity and deceit. He has ceased to be wise and do good.

Psalm 11:2

For look, the wicked bend the bow. They fix their arrow on the bowstring so they can shoot from the shadows at those who are upright in heart.

Psalm 10:14

You saw—for You see trouble and grief, to take it in Your hand. The victim puts his trust in You— You are the helper of the orphan.