Proverbs 17:23

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

Cross References (12)

  • Proverbs 17:8 (4)

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

  • Exodus 23:8 (4)

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

  • Micah 7:3 (4)

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

  • Deuteronomy 16:19 (4)

    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

  • Isaiah 1:23 (3)

    Your rulers are rebels, friends of thieves. They all love bribes and chasing after rewards. They do not defend the fathe

  • Mark 14:10–11 (2)

    Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them.

  • 1 Samuel 8:3 (2)

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

  • Ezekiel 22:12 (2)

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

  • 1 Samuel 12:3 (2)

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

  • Proverbs 18:16 (2)

    A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.

  • Proverbs 21:14 (2)

    A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.

  • Micah 3:11 (2)

    Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they l