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Exodus 23:8-9

8 “Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous.

9 “Do not oppress an alien; you yourselves know how it feels to be aliens, because you were aliens in Egypt.

Cross References for Exodus 23:8-9

Proverbs 19:4 - Wealth brings many friends, but a poor man’s friend deserts him. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:4 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:4

Deuteronomy 10:17 - For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 10:17 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 10:17

Micah 7:3 - Both hands are skilled in doing evil; the ruler demands gifts, the judge accepts bribes, the po... Click to read the verse Micah 7:3 Click to read the verse Micah 7:3

Proverbs 17:8 - A bribe is a charm to the one who gives it; wherever he turns, he succeeds. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:8 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:8

2 Samuel 16:4 - Then the king said to Ziba, “All that belonged to Mephibosheth is now yours.” “I humbly bow,” Z... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 16:4 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 16:4

Amos 5:12 - For I know how many are your offenses and how great your sins. You oppress the righteous and ta... Click to read the verse Amos 5:12 Click to read the verse Amos 5:12

Proverbs 15:27 - A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:27 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:27

Ezekiel 22:12 - In you men accept bribes to shed blood; you take usury and excessive interest and make unjust g... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:12 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:12

1 Samuel 8:3 - But his sons did not walk in his ways. They turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted brib... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 8:3 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 8:3

Deuteronomy 16:19 - Do not pervert justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes o... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 16:19 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 16:19

Isaiah 1:23 - Your rulers are rebels, companions of thieves; they all love bribes and chase after gifts. They... Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:23 Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:23

2 Chronicles 19:7 - Now let the fear of the Lord be upon you. Judge carefully, for with the Lord our God there is n... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 19:7 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 19:7

Psalms 26:10 - in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes. Click to read the verse Psalms 26:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 26:10

Proverbs 17:23 - A wicked man accepts a bribe in secret to pervert the course of justice. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:23

Ecclesiastes 7:7 - Extortion turns a wise man into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:7 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:7

Hosea 4:18 - Even when their drinks are gone, they continue their prostitution; their rulers dearly love sha... Click to read the verse Hosea 4:18 Click to read the verse Hosea 4:18

Isaiah 1:13 - Stop bringing meaningless offerings! Your incense is detestable to me. New Moons, Sabbaths and ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:13

1 Samuel 12:3 - Here I stand. Testify against me in the presence of the Lord and his anointed. Whose ox have I ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:3 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:3

Isaiah 5:23 - who acquit the guilty for a bribe, but deny justice to the innocent. Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:23 Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:23

Proverbs 28:21 - To show partiality is not good— yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:21 Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:21

Acts 24:26 - At the same time he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, so he sent for him frequently... Click to read the verse Acts 24:26 Click to read the verse Acts 24:26