Proverbs 17:8

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

Cross References (15)

  • Exodus 23:8 (5)

    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

  • Proverbs 21:14 (3)

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

  • Deuteronomy 16:19 (3)

    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 (3)

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

  • 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

  • 1 Samuel 25:35 (3)

    Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought him, and he said to her, “Go home in peace. See, I have heeded yo

  • Amos 5:12 (3)

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

  • 2 Samuel 16:1–4 (2)

    When David had gone a little beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth was there to meet him. He had a pair of

  • Genesis 33:9–11 (2)

    “I already have plenty, my brother,” Esau replied. “Keep what belongs to you.”

  • Genesis 43:11 (2)

    Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in you

  • Psalms 29:4 (1)

    The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.

  • Psalms 21:13 (1)

    Be exalted, O LORD, in Your strength; we will sing and praise Your power.

  • Psalms 18:16 (1)

    He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters.

  • Psalms 19:6 (1)

    it rises at one end of the heavens and runs its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth.