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Deuteronomy 16:19
Do not pervert justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the innocent.
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Isaiah 5:23
who acquit the guilty for a bribe, but deny justice to the innocent.
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Proverbs 17:23
The wicked accept bribes in secret to pervert the course of justice.
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Proverbs 15:27
The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.
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1 Samuel 8 3
But his sons did not follow his ways. They turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice.
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Psalms 26:10
in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes.
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Ecclesiastes 7:7
Extortion turns a wise person into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart.
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Proverbs 17:8
A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.
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Proverbs 19:4
Wealth attracts many friends, but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them.
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1 Samuel 12 3
Here I stand. Testify against me in the presence of the Lord and his anointed. Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated? Whom have I oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe to make me shut my eyes? If I have done any of these things, I will make it right.”
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Amos 5:12
For I know how many are your offenses and how great your sins. There are those who oppress the innocent and take bribes and deprive the poor of justice in the courts.
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Micah 7:3
Both hands are skilled in doing evil; the ruler demands gifts, the judge accepts bribes, the powerful dictate what they desire— they all conspire together.
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Deuteronomy 10:17
For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes.
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Ezekiel 22:12
In you are people who accept bribes to shed blood; you take interest and make a profit from the poor. You extort unjust gain from your neighbors. And you have forgotten me, declares the Sovereign Lord.
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Isaiah 1:13
Stop bringing meaningless offerings! Your incense is detestable to me. New Moons, Sabbaths and convocations— I cannot bear your worthless assemblies.
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Hosea 4:18
Even when their drinks are gone, they continue their prostitution; their rulers dearly love shameful ways.