Exodus 23:8

Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous.

Cross References (16)

  • Deuteronomy 16:19 (11)

    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

  • Proverbs 17:23 (10)

    A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.

  • Isaiah 5:23 (9)

    who acquit the guilty for a bribe and deprive the innocent of justice.

  • Proverbs 15:27 (8)

    He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.

  • 1 Samuel 8:3 (6)

    But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice.

  • Deuteronomy 10:17 (5)

    For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and ac

  • Psalms 26:10 (5)

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

  • Ecclesiastes 7:7 (5)

    Surely extortion turns a wise man into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart.

  • Proverbs 19:4 (4)

    Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.

  • Ezekiel 22:12 (4)

    In you they take bribes to shed blood. You engage in usury, take excess interest, and extort your neighbors. But Me you

  • Proverbs 17:8 (4)

    A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.

  • 1 Samuel 12:3 (4)

    Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I

  • Amos 5:12 (4)

    For I know that your transgressions are many and your sins are numerous. You oppress the righteous by taking bribes; you

  • Micah 7:3 (3)

    Both hands are skilled at evil; the prince and the judge demand a bribe. When the powerful utters his evil desire, they

  • Hosea 4:18 (2)

    When their liquor is gone, they turn to prostitution; their rulers dearly love disgrace.

  • Isaiah 1:13 (2)

    Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations—I cannot