Exodus 23:8 Cross References - ISV

⁸ You are not to take a bribe because a bribe blinds the clear-sighted and distorts the words of the righteous.

¹⁷ For the LORD your God is the God of all gods, the LORD of all lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who does not show favoritism or take bribes.

¹⁹ You must not twist justice, show favoritism, or take bribes, because a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and subverts the speech of the righteous.

³ His sons did not follow Samuel’s example. Instead, they pursued dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.

³ Here I am. Testify against me in the LORD’s presence and before his anointed. Whose ox have I taken, or whose donkey have I taken? Who have I cheated? Who have I oppressed? Who bribed me to look the other way? I’ll restore it to you.”

¹⁰ Their hands are filled with wicked schemes, and their right hands with bribes.

²⁷ Those who are greedy for unjust gain bring trouble into their homes, but the person who hates bribes will live.

⁸ A bribe works wonders in the eyes of its giver; wherever he turns he prospers.

²³ The wicked man takes a bribe in secret in order to pervert the course of justice.

⁴ Wealth brings many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.

⁷ Avoiding the Evils of LifeUnjust gain makes the wise foolish, and a bribe corrupts the heart.

¹³ Stop bringing useless offerings! Incense is detestable to me, as are your New Moons, Sabbaths, and calling of convocations. I cannot stand iniquity within a solemn assembly.

²³ who acquit the guilty for a bribe, and deprive the innocent of justice!”

¹² They take bribes among you to shed blood. You’ve taken usury and exacted interest. You’ve gained control over your neighbor through extortion. And you’ve forgotten me,” declares the Lord GOD.

¹⁸ While drinking to excess, they prostitute themselves. They’re in love with dishonor.

¹² and because I know that your transgressions are many, and your sins are numerous as you oppose the righteous, taking bribes as a ransom, and turning away the poor in court—

³ And speaking of evil, they practice it eagerly—with both hands! Both leader and judge demand a bribe, the famous confess their perverted desires, and they scheme together.