He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live. Cross References 1 Timothy 6:9Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. 1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. Exodus 23:8 Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous. Deuteronomy 16:19 Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept any bribes, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous. 1 Samuel 12:3 Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I wronged or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you. Proverbs 1:19 Such is the fate of all who are greedy, whose unjust gain takes the lives of its possessors. Proverbs 11:29 He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart. Proverbs 15:26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him. Proverbs 23:4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself. Proverbs 28:25 A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper. Isaiah 33:15 He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil-- Chapter Outline 1. A gentle answer turns away wrathJump to Previous Bribes Cause Desire Desires Dishonest Family Fixed Gain Gainer Gifts Greedy Hates Hateth Hating House Household Live Makes Offerings Profit Profits Trouble Troubles Troubleth Troubling UnjustJump to Next Bribes Cause Desire Desires Dishonest Family Fixed Gain Gainer Gifts Greedy Hates Hateth Hating House Household Live Makes Offerings Profit Profits Trouble Troubles Troubleth Troubling Unjust |
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