A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds. Cross References Exodus 23:8Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous. Proverbs 17:23 A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice. Proverbs 21:14 A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath. Ecclesiastes 7:7 Surely extortion turns a wise man into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart. Isaiah 1:23 Your rulers are rebels, friends of thieves. They all love bribes and chasing after rewards. They do not defend the fatherless, and the plea of the widow never comes before them. Amos 5:12 For I know your transgressions are many and your sins are innumerable. You oppress the righteous, taking bribes, and depriving the poor of justice at the gates. Chapter Outline 1. Contrasts between the Righteous and the WickedJump to Previous Bribe Charm Eyes Gift Gives Goes Great Magic Money Offering Owner Possessors Precious Price Prospereth Prospers Sight Stone Succeeds Turneth Turns Wherever WhithersoeverJump to Next Bribe Charm Eyes Gift Gives Goes Great Magic Money Offering Owner Possessors Precious Price Prospereth Prospers Sight Stone Succeeds Turneth Turns Wherever Whithersoever |
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge gift Proverbs 17:23 Psalm 18:16 Psalm 19:6 Psalm 27:13 Psalm 29:4 Exodus 23:8 Deuteronomy 16:19 precious stone or stone of grace Genesis 33:9-11 Genesis 43:11 1 Samuel 25:35 2 Samuel 16:1-4 Micah 7:3 Links Proverbs 17:8 NIVProverbs 17:8 NLT Proverbs 17:8 ESV Proverbs 17:8 NASB Proverbs 17:8 KJV Proverbs 17:8 Bible Apps Proverbs 17:8 Parallel Proverbs 17:8 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 17:8 Chinese Bible Proverbs 17:8 French Bible Proverbs 17:8 German Bible Proverbs 17:8 Commentaries Bible Hub |