Quotes about Bribery
Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous.
- Exodus 23:8
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.
- Deuteronomy 16:19
‘Cursed is he who accepts a bribe to kill an innocent person.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’
- Deuteronomy 27:25
Then Pul king of Assyria invaded the land, and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver in order to gain his support and strengthen his own grip on the kingdom.
- 2 Kings 15:19
And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”
- 2 Chronicles 19:7
Have I ever said, ‘Give me something; offer me a bribe from your wealth;
- Job 6:22
For the company of the godless will be barren, and fire will consume the tents of bribery.
- Job 15:34
Be careful that no one lures you with riches; do not let a large bribe lead you astray.
- Job 36:18
A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.
- Proverbs 17:23
Your rulers are rebels, friends of thieves. They all love bribes and chasing after rewards. They do not defend the fatherless, and the plea of the widow never comes before them.
- Isaiah 1:23
who acquit the guilty for a bribe and deprive the innocent of justice.
- Isaiah 5:23
In you they take bribes to shed blood. You engage in usury, take excess interest, and extort your neighbors. But Me you have forgotten, declares the Lord GOD.
- Ezekiel 22:12