who lends his money without usury, and takes no bribe against the innocent. One who does these things will never be shaken.
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. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition You shall take no bribe, for the bribe blinds those who have sight and perverts the testimony and the cause of the righteous. American Standard Version (1901) And thou shalt take no bribe: for a bribe blindeth them that have sight, and perverteth the words of the righteous. Common English Bible Don’t take a bribe, because a bribe blinds the clear-sighted and subverts the cause of those who are in the right. Catholic Public Domain Version Neither shall you accept bribes, which blind even the prudent and subvert the words of the just. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Neither shalt thou take bribes, which even blind the wise, and pervert the words of the just. |
who lends his money without usury, and takes no bribe against the innocent. One who does these things will never be shaken.
in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hand is full of bribes.
One greedy for gain troubles his household, but whoever hates bribes will live.
The wicked one receives a bribe in secret to pervert the ways of justice.
A bribe is a charm in the eyes of its owner. Wherever he turns, he succeeds.
For extortion drives a wise man crazy, and a bribe corrupts the heart.
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.
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.
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.
Oy to those who are heroes at drinking wine, and valiant at mixing drinks,
who justify the wicked for a bribe, and deprive the innocent of justice!
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.
Their liquor has come to an end. They surely have practiced prostitution. Her rulers have deeply loved disgrace.
For I know your crimes are many and your sins countless— afflicting the righteous, taking bribes, and turning the needy aside at the gate.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain—they took bribes and perverted justice.