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Exodus 23:8

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

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ASV

And thou shalt take no bribe: for a bribe blindeth them that have sight, and perverteth the words of the righteous.

KJV

And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.

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10 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
וְשֹׁ֖חַדve.Sho.chadand a bribeH7810 →
לֹ֣אlo'notH3808 →
תִקָּ֑חti.Kachyou must takeH3947 →
כִּ֤יkiforH3588 →
הַשֹּׁ֙חַד֙ha.Sho.chad<the> bribeH7810 →
יְעַוֵּ֣רye.'a.Verit makes blindH5786 →
פִּקְחִ֔יםpik.Chimclear-sighted [people]H6493 →
וִֽיסַלֵּ֖ףvi.sa.Lefso it may pervertH5557 →
דִּבְרֵ֥יdiv.Rei[the] words ofH1697 →
צַדִּיקִֽים׃tza.di.Kimrighteous [people]H6662 →

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Deuteronomy 16:19Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.Proverbs 17:23A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.Isaiah 5:23who acquit the guilty for a bribe and deprive the innocent of justice.Proverbs 15:27He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.1 Samuel 8:3But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice.2 Chronicles 19:7And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”Isaiah 1:23Your 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.Deuteronomy 10:17For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.Psalms 26:10in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes.Ecclesiastes 7:7Surely extortion turns a wise man into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart.1 Samuel 12:3Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.”Proverbs 19:4Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.Amos 5:12For I know that your transgressions are many and your sins are numerous. You oppress the righteous by taking bribes; you deprive the poor of justice in the gate.Ezekiel 22:12In you they take bribes to shed blood. You engage in usury, take excess interest, and extort your neighbors. But Me you have forgotten, declares the Lord GOD.Proverbs 17:8A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.Proverbs 28:21To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.Micah 7:3Both hands are skilled at evil; the prince and the judge demand a bribe. When the powerful utters his evil desire, they all conspire together.2 Samuel 16:4So the king said to Ziba, “All that belongs to Mephibosheth is now yours!” “I humbly bow before you,” said Ziba. “May I find favor in your eyes, my lord the king!”

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