Proverbs 17:23
A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.
Cross References
Exodus 23:8
Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous.

Deuteronomy 16:19
Do not deny 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.

Proverbs 17:8
A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.

Ecclesiastes 7:7
Surely extortion turns a wise man into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart.

Micah 3:11
Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean upon the LORD, saying, "Is not the LORD among us? No disaster can come upon us."

Micah 7:3
Both hands are skilled at evil; the prince and the judge demand a bribe. When the powerful utters his evil desire, they all conspire together.


Treasury of Scripture
A wicked man takes a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.


Proverbs 17:8
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.



Proverbs 18:16
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.



Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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