A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds. Cross References Exodus 23:8 Do 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 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. Treasury of Scripture A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that has it: wherever it turns, it prospers. gift Proverbs 17:23 Psalm 18:16 Psalm 19:6 precious stone or stone of grace Genesis 33:9-11 Genesis 43:11 1 Samuel 25:35 |