Proverbs 17:8

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A bribe is like a precious gem in the eyes of its giver; wherever it turns, it prospers.

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Referenced Verses

  • Exod 23:8 : 8 Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous.
  • Prov 17:23 : 23 The wicked accept a bribe in secret to pervert the ways of justice.
  • Prov 21:14 : 14 A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe in the lap pacifies intense wrath.
  • Isa 1:23 : 23 Your rulers are rebellious and companions of thieves; they all love bribes and chase after gifts. They do not defend the fatherless, and the widow's case never comes before them.
  • Amos 5:12 : 12 For I know your many transgressions and your mighty sins: oppressing the righteous, taking bribes, and turning aside the needy at the gate.
  • Mic 7:3 : 3 Their hands are skilled at doing evil: the ruler demands gifts, the judge accepts bribes, and the powerful speak out their selfish desires. Together they weave a web of corrupt schemes.
  • Gen 33:9-9 : 9 But Esau said, 'I already have plenty, my brother. Keep what you have for yourself.' 10 Jacob said, 'No, please, if I have found favor in your eyes, accept this gift from me. Seeing your face is like seeing the face of God, now that you have accepted me.' 11 Please accept the blessing 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.
  • Gen 43:11 : 11 Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Take some of the best products of the land in your bags and carry them as a gift to the man—a little balm, a little honey, spices, myrrh, pistachio nuts, and almonds.
  • Deut 16:19 : 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 righteous.
  • 1 Sam 25:35 : 35 Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought to him and said, 'Go home in peace. See, I have listened to your words and granted your request.'
  • 2 Sam 16:1-4 : 1 When David had gone a little beyond the summit, Ziba, the servant of Mephibosheth, met him. He had with him a pair of saddled donkeys loaded with two hundred loaves of bread, one hundred clusters of raisins, one hundred cakes of summer fruit, and a wineskin full of wine. 2 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 summer fruit are for the young men to eat, and the wine is for those who become weary in the wilderness to drink." 3 The king then asked, "Where is your master’s grandson?" Ziba replied to the king, "He is staying in Jerusalem because he said, 'Today the house of Israel will restore to me my grandfather’s kingdom.'" 4 Then the king declared to Ziba, "Everything that belonged to Mephibosheth is now yours." Ziba said, "I humbly bow before you. May I find favor in your eyes, my lord the king."
  • Ps 18:16 : 16 The channels of the sea appeared, and the foundations of the world were laid bare at Your rebuke, LORD, at the blast of breath from Your nostrils.
  • Ps 19:6 : 6 It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
  • Ps 21:13 : 13 For You will make them turn their backs; with Your bowstrings, You will aim at their faces.
  • Ps 29:4 : 4 The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is majestic.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 17:23
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    23 The wicked accept a bribe in secret to pervert the ways of justice.

  • Prov 18:16
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    16 A person's gift opens doors for him and brings him into the presence of the great.

  • Prov 19:6
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    6 Many seek the favor of a generous person, and everyone is a friend to the one who gives gifts.

  • Exod 23:8
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    8 Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous.

  • Prov 21:14
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    14 A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe in the lap pacifies intense wrath.

  • Eccl 7:7
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    7 Surely oppression drives the wise into madness, and a bribe corrupts the heart.

  • Prov 15:27
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    27 Whoever is greedy for gain troubles his household, but the one who hates bribes will live.

  • Prov 20:14-15
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    14 'It’s no good, it’s no good!' says the buyer; then he goes away and boasts about the deal.

    15 There is gold and an abundance of jewels, but lips of knowledge are a precious treasure.

  • Prov 17:7
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    7 Eloquent speech is not fitting for a fool; how much less deceitful speech for a ruler!

  • Prov 22:9
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    9 The generous person will be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.

  • Prov 25:14
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    14 Like clouds and wind without rain is one who boasts of gifts never given.

  • Prov 29:4-5
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    4 A king establishes a land by justice, but a man who accepts bribes tears it down.

    5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.

  • Prov 22:1
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    1 A good name is more desirable than great wealth; being esteemed is better than silver or gold.

  • Prov 17:9
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    9 Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.

  • Prov 25:11-12
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    11 Like golden apples in silver settings is a word spoken at the right time.

    12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of fine gold is a wise rebuker to a listening ear.

  • Prov 16:8
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    8 Better a little with righteousness than great income with injustice.

  • Ps 112:5
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    5 Good comes to the man who is gracious and lends freely; he conducts his affairs with justice.

  • Prov 12:8
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    8 A person is praised according to their insight, but one with a twisted mind is despised.

  • Prov 17:20
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    20 A crooked heart will not find good, and the one with a deceitful tongue will fall into trouble.

  • Prov 11:27
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    27 Whoever diligently seeks good finds favor, but trouble will come to the one who searches for evil.

  • Eccl 7:11
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    11 Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, and it is an advantage for those who see the light of day.

  • Prov 3:4
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    4 Then you will find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

  • Jas 1:17
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    17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.

  • Prov 13:15
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    15 Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the treacherous leads to ruin.

  • Prov 26:8
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    8 Like tying a stone in a sling, so is giving honor to a fool.

  • Prov 12:14
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    14 From the fruit of their lips, people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward.

  • Prov 3:14
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    14 For the profit from wisdom is better than the profit from silver, and her gain than fine gold.

  • Prov 28:27
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    27 Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but one who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

  • Prov 17:16-17
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    16 Why should a fool pay for wisdom when he has no intention of understanding it?

    17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.

  • Job 28:17
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    17 Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor is it exchanged for jewels of fine gold.

  • Prov 19:22
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    22 What is desirable in a person is kindness, and it is better to be poor than a liar.

  • Prov 28:6
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    6 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in his ways and rich.

  • Prov 16:20
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    20 Whoever gives attention to a matter will find good, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

  • Eccl 5:19
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    19 For they seldom reflect on the days of their life because God keeps them occupied with joy in their hearts.

  • Prov 21:6
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    6 The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a trap of death.

  • Prov 8:11
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    11 For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.

  • Prov 28:21-22
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    21 To show partiality is not good, yet for a piece of bread, a man will transgress.

    22 A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth and does not consider that poverty will come upon him.

  • Ezek 16:33
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    33 All prostitutes receive gifts, but you give gifts to all your lovers. You bribe them to come to you from all around for your acts of prostitution.

  • Prov 21:20
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    20 Valuable treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person swallows them up.

  • Prov 17:4
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    4 A wicked person listens to deceitful lips; a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

  • 2 Cor 8:12
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    12 For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.

  • Deut 16:19
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    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 righteous.