Proverbs 17:8

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A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

Cross References

Exodus 23:8

“You must not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who have sight and perverts the words of the righteous.

Micah 7:3

Their hands are on that which is evil to do it diligently. The ruler and judge ask for a bribe. The powerful man dictates the evil desire of his soul. Thus they conspire together.

Amos 5:12

For I know how many are y’all’s offenses, and how great are y’all’s sins— Oppressing the just, taking a bribe, turning away the needy in the courts.

Isaiah 1:23

Your rulers are rebellious and companions of thieves. Everyone loves bribes and follows after rewards. They don’t defend the fatherless, neither does the cause of the widow come to them.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

Proverbs 17:23

A wicked person receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.

1 Samuel 25:35

So David received from her hand that which she had brought him. Then he said to her, “Go up in peace to your house. See, I have listened to your voice and have granted your request.”

Deuteronomy 16:19

You must not pervert justice. You must not show partiality. You must not take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and perverts the words of the righteous.

Genesis 43:11

Their father, Israel, said to them, “If it must be so, then y’all do this: Y’all take from the choice fruits of the land in y’all’s bags, and carry down a present for the man, a little balm, a little honey, spices and myrrh, nuts, and almonds.

Psalm 29:4

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

Psalm 21:13

Be exalted, YHWH, in your strength, so we will sing and praise your power.

Psalm 19:6

His going out is from the end of the heavens, his circuit to its ends. There is nothing hidden from its heat.

Psalm 18:16

Hᴇ reach down from on high and took me. Hᴇ pulled me out of deep waters.

Ecclesiastes 7:7

Surely extortion makes the wise person foolish, and a bribe destroys the understanding.

Genesis 32:14

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

Genesis 32:21

So the gifts passed on before him, but he himself stayed that night in the camp.

Proverbs 18:16

A person’s gift enlarges possibilities for them, and brings them before the great.