At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.
A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.
Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that pl
Like ravenous dogs, they are never satisfied. They are shepherds with no discernment; they all turn to their own way, ea
By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and yo
And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice o
Both hands are skilled at evil; the prince and the judge demand a bribe. When the powerful utters his evil desire, they
Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the wo
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Israel, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they
Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
For the company of the godless will be barren, and fire will consume the tents of bribery.
Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they l
A merchant loves to defraud with dishonest scales in his hands.
Your rulers are rebels, friends of thieves. They all love bribes and chasing after rewards. They do not defend the fathe
So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although
Her officials within her are like wolves tearing their prey, shedding blood, and destroying lives for dishonest gain.
Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, n
In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remain
Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous.
After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.
Do not take my soul away with sinners, or my life with men of bloodshed,
He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who
But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice.
Their eyes are full of adultery; their desire for sin is never satisfied; they seduce the unstable. They are accursed ch
When their liquor is gone, they turn to prostitution; their rulers dearly love disgrace.
A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the king
Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I