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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 innocent. (niv)
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Proverbs 17:23
The wicked accept bribes in secret to pervert the course of justice. (niv)
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Proverbs 21:14
A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath. (niv)
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Psalms 21:13
Be exalted in your strength, Lord; we will sing and praise your might. (niv)
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Genesis 33:9-11
But Esau said,“ I already have plenty, my brother. Keep what you have for yourself.”“ No, please!” said Jacob.“ If I have found favor in your eyes, accept this gift from me. For to see your face is like seeing the face of God, now that you have received me favorably.Please accept the present that was brought to you, for God has been gracious to me and I have all I need.” And because Jacob insisted, Esau accepted it. (niv)
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Isaiah 1:23
Your rulers are rebels, partners with thieves; they all love bribes and chase after gifts. They do not defend the cause of the fatherless; the widow’s case does not come before them. (niv)
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2 Samuel 16 1-2 Samuel 16 4
When David had gone a short distance beyond the summit, there was Ziba, the steward of Mephibosheth, waiting to meet him. He had a string of donkeys saddled and loaded with two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred cakes of raisins, a hundred cakes of figs and a skin of wine.The king asked Ziba,“ Why have you brought these?” Ziba answered,“ The donkeys are for the king’s household to ride on, the bread and fruit are for the men to eat, and the wine is to refresh those who become exhausted in the wilderness.”The king then asked,“ Where is your master’s grandson?” Ziba said to him,“ He is staying in Jerusalem, because he thinks,‘ Today the Israelites will restore to me my grandfather’s kingdom.’”Then the king said to Ziba,“ All that belonged to Mephibosheth is now yours.”“ I humbly bow,” Ziba said.“ May I find favor in your eyes, my lord the king.” (niv)
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Genesis 43:11
Then their father Israel said to them,“ If it must be, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your bags and take them down to the man as a gift— a little balm and a little honey, some spices and myrrh, some pistachio nuts and almonds. (niv)
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Psalms 19:6
It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth. (niv)
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Psalms 18:16
He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. (niv)
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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. (niv)
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1 Samuel 25 35
Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought him and said,“ Go home in peace. I have heard your words and granted your request.” (niv)
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Psalms 29:4
The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is majestic. (niv)
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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. (niv)
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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. (niv)