Proverbs 17:8

World English Bible (2000)

A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

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Referenced Verses

  • Exod 23:8 : 8 "You shall take no bribe, for a bribe blinds those who have sight and perverts the words of the righteous.
  • Prov 17:23 : 23 A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.
  • Prov 21:14 : 14 A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.
  • Isa 1:23 : 23 Your princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves. Everyone loves bribes, and follows after rewards. They don't judge the fatherless, neither does the cause of the widow come to them.
  • Amos 5:12 : 12 For I know how many your offenses, and how great are your sins-- you who afflict the just, who take a bribe, and who turn aside the needy in the courts.
  • Mic 7:3 : 3 Their hands are on that which is evil to do it diligently. The ruler and judge ask for a bribe; and the powerful man dictates the evil desire of his soul. Thus they conspire together.
  • Gen 33:9-9 : 9 Esau said, "I have enough, my brother; let that which you have be yours." 10 Jacob said, "Please, no, if I have now found favor in your sight, then receive my present at my hand, because I have seen your face, as one sees the face of God, and you were pleased with me. 11 Please take the gift that I brought to you, because God has dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough." He urged him, and he took it.
  • Gen 43:11 : 11 Their father, Israel, said to them, "If it must be so, then do this. Take from the choice fruits of the land in your bags, and carry down a present for the man, a little balm, a little honey, spices and myrrh, nuts, and almonds;
  • Deut 16:19 : 19 You shall not wrest justice: you shall not respect persons; neither shall you take a bribe; for a bribe does blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.
  • 1 Sam 25:35 : 35 So David received of her hand that which she had brought him: and he said to her, "Go up in peace to your house. Behold, I have listened to your voice, and have granted your request."
  • 2 Sam 16:1-4 : 1 When David was a little past the top [of the ascent], behold, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple of donkeys saddled, and on them two hundred loaves of bread, and one hundred clusters of raisins, and one hundred summer fruits, and a bottle of wine. 2 The king said to Ziba, What do you mean by these? Ziba said, The donkeys are for the king's household to ride on; and the bread and summer fruit for the young men to eat; and the wine, that such as are faint in the wilderness may drink. 3 The king said, "Where is your master's son?" Ziba said to the king, "Behold, he is staying in Jerusalem; for he said, 'Today the house of Israel will restore me the kingdom of my father.'" 4 Then the king said to Ziba, "Behold, all that pertains to Mephibosheth is yours." Ziba said, "I do obeisance. Let me find favor in your sight, my lord, O king."
  • Ps 18:16 : 16 He sent from on high. He took me. He drew me out of many waters.
  • Ps 19:6 : 6 His going forth is from the end of the heavens, his circuit to its ends; There is nothing hidden from its heat.
  • Ps 21:13 : 13 Be exalted, Yahweh, in your strength, so we will sing and praise your power. For the Chief Musician; set to "The Doe of the Morning." A Psalm by David.
  • Ps 29:4 : 4 Yahweh's voice is powerful. Yahweh's voice is full of majesty.

Similar Verses (AI)

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    23A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.

  • Prov 18:16
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    16A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

  • Prov 19:6
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    6Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

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    8"You shall take no bribe, for a bribe blinds those who have sight and perverts the words of the righteous.

  • Prov 21:14
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    14A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

  • Eccl 7:7
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    7Surely extortion makes the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroys the understanding.

  • Prov 15:27
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    27He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he 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; but when he is gone his way, then he boasts.

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  • Prov 17:7
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    7Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

  • Prov 22:9
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    9He who has a generous eye will be blessed; for he shares his food with the poor.

  • Prov 25:14
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    14As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

  • Prov 29:4-5
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    4The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.

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

  • Prov 22:1
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  • Prov 17:9
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    9He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

  • Prov 25:11-12
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    11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

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  • Prov 16:8
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    8Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.

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    5It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.

  • Prov 12:8
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    8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

  • Prov 17:20
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    20One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

  • Prov 11:27
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    27He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.

  • Eccl 7:11
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    11Wisdom is as good as an inheritance. Yes, it is more excellent for those who see the sun.

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

  • Jas 1:17
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    17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.

  • Prov 13:15
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    15Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

  • Prov 26:8
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    8As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.

  • Prov 12:14
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    14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.

  • Prov 3:14
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    14For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.

  • Prov 28:27
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    27One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

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    17Gold and glass can't equal it, neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.

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    6Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

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    20He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.

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    6Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.

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

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  • Ezek 16:33
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    33They give gifts to all prostitutes; but you give your gifts to all your lovers, and bribe them, that they may come to you on every side for your prostitution.

  • Prov 21:20
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    20There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.

  • Prov 17:4
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    4An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

  • 2 Cor 8:12
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    12For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you don't have.

  • Deut 16:19
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    19You shall not wrest justice: you shall not respect persons; neither shall you take a bribe; for a bribe does blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.