Proverbs 17:8

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.

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Referenced Verses

  • Exod 23:8 : 8 “You must not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and subverts the words of the righteous.
  • Prov 17:23 : 23 A wicked person receives a bribe secretly to pervert the ways of justice.
  • Prov 21:14 : 14 A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath.
  • Isa 1:23 : 23 Your officials are rebels, they associate with thieves. All of them love bribery, and look for payoffs. They do not take up the cause of the orphan, or defend the rights of the widow.
  • Amos 5:12 : 12 Certainly I am aware of your many rebellious acts and your numerous sins. You torment the innocent, you take bribes, and you deny justice to the needy at the city gate.
  • Mic 7:3 : 3 They are experts at doing evil; government officials and judges take bribes, prominent men announce what they wish and then they plan it out.
  • Gen 33:9-9 : 9 But Esau said,“I have plenty, my brother. Keep what belongs to you.” 10 “No, please take them,” Jacob said.“If I have found favor in your sight, accept my gift from my hand. Now that I have seen your face and you have accepted me, it is as if I have seen the face of God. 11 Please take my present that was brought to you, for God has been generous to me and I have all I need.” When Jacob urged him, he took 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 take a gift down to the man– a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds.
  • Deut 16:19 : 19 You must not pervert justice or show favor. Do not take a bribe, for bribes blind the eyes of the wise and distort the words of the righteous.
  • 1 Sam 25:35 : 35 Then David took from her hand what she had brought to him. He said to her,“Go back to your home in peace. Be assured that I have listened to you and responded favorably.”
  • 2 Sam 16:1-4 : 1 David Receives Gifts from Ziba When David had gone a short way beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth was there to meet him. He had a couple of donkeys that were saddled, and on them were two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred raisin cakes, a hundred baskets of summer fruit, and a container of wine. 2 The king asked Ziba,“Why did you bring these things?” Ziba replied,“The donkeys are for the king’s family to ride on, the loaves of bread and the summer fruit are for the attendants to eat, and the wine is for those who get exhausted in the desert.” 3 The king asked,“Where is your master’s grandson?” Ziba replied to the king,“He remains in Jerusalem, for he said,‘Today the house of Israel will give back to me my grandfather’s kingdom.’” 4 The king said to Ziba,“Everything that was Mephibosheth’s now belongs to you.” Ziba replied,“I bow before you. May I find favor in your sight, my lord the king.”
  • Ps 18:16 : 16 He reached down from above and took hold of me; he pulled me from the surging water.
  • Ps 19:6 : 6 It emerges from the distant horizon, and goes from one end of the sky to the other; nothing can escape its heat.
  • Ps 21:13 : 13 Rise up, O LORD, in strength! We will sing and praise your power!
  • Ps 29:4 : 4 The LORD’s shout is powerful, the LORD’s shout is majestic.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 17:23
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    23A wicked person receives a bribe secretly to pervert the ways of justice.

  • Prov 18:16
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    16A person’s gift makes room for him, and leads him before important people.

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

  • Exod 23:8
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    8“You must not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and subverts the words of the righteous.

  • Prov 21:14
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    14A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath.

  • Eccl 7:7
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    7Human Wisdom Overturned by Adversity Surely oppression can turn a wise person into a fool; likewise, a bribe corrupts the heart.

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

  • Prov 20:14-15
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    14“It’s worthless! It’s worthless!” says the buyer, but when he goes on his way, he boasts.

    15There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.

  • Prov 17:7
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    7Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler!

  • Prov 22:9
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    9A generous person will be blessed, for he has given some of his food to the poor.

  • Prov 25:14
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    14Like cloudy skies and wind that produce no rain, so is the one who boasts of a gift not given.

  • Prov 29:4-5
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    4A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.

    5The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.

  • Prov 22:1
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    1A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth, good favor more than silver or gold.

  • Prov 17:9
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    9The one who forgives an offense seeks love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.

  • Prov 25:11-12
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    11Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken.

    12Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens.

  • Prov 16:8
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    8Better to have a little with righteousness than to have abundant income without justice.

  • Ps 112:5
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    5It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly.

  • Prov 12:8
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    8A person will be praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one with a bewildered mind will be despised.

  • Prov 17:20
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    20The one who has a perverse heart does not find good, and the one who is deceitful in speech falls into trouble.

  • Prov 11:27
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    27The one who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but the one who searches for evil– it will come to him.

  • Eccl 7:11
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    11Wisdom Can Lengthen One’s Life Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day.

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

  • Jas 1:17
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    17All generous giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or the slightest hint of change.

  • Prov 13:15
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    15Keen insight wins favor, but the conduct of the treacherous ends in destruction.

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

  • Prov 12:14
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    14A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him.

  • Prov 3:14
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    14For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.

  • Prov 28:27
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    27The one who gives to the poor will not lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to them will receive many curses.

  • Prov 17:16-17
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    16What’s the point of a fool having money in hand to buy wisdom, when his head is empty?

    17A friend loves at all times, and a relative is born to help in adversity.

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    17Neither gold nor crystal can be compared with it, nor can a vase of gold match its worth.

  • Prov 19:22
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    22What is desirable for a person is to show loyal love, and a poor person is better than a liar.

  • Prov 28:6
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    6A poor person who walks in his integrity is better than one who is perverse in his ways even though he is rich.

  • Prov 16:20
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    20The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.

  • Eccl 5:19
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    19To every man whom God has given wealth, and possessions, he has also given him the ability to eat from them, to receive his reward and to find enjoyment in his toil; these things are the gift of God.

  • Prov 21:6
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    6Making a fortune by a lying tongue is like a vapor driven back and forth; they seek death.

  • Prov 8:11
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    11For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.

  • Prov 28:21-22
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    21To show partiality is terrible, for a person will transgress over the smallest piece of bread.

    22The stingy person hastens after riches and does not know that poverty will overtake him.

  • Ezek 16:33
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    33All prostitutes receive payment, but instead you give gifts to every one of your lovers. You bribe them to come to you from all around for your sexual favors!

  • Prov 21:20
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    20There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.

  • Prov 17:4
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    4One who acts wickedly pays attention to evil counsel; a liar listens to a malicious tongue.

  • 2 Cor 8:12
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    12For if the eagerness is present, the gift itself is acceptable according to whatever one has, not according to what he does not have.

  • Deut 16:19
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    19You must not pervert justice or show favor. Do not take a bribe, for bribes blind the eyes of the wise and distort the words of the righteous.