Exodus 23:8

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

Berean Standard Bible

In The King James Version

And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.

In Context

7Stay far away from a false accusation. Do not kill the innocent or the just, for I will not acquit the guilty.

9Do not oppress a foreign resident, since you yourselves know how it feels to be foreigners; for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 10:17For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.

1 Samuel 8:3But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice.

Psalms 26:10in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes.

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

Proverbs 19:4Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.

Isaiah 1:13Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me— your New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations. I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly.

Matthew Henry on Exodus 23:2-10

Judicial Laws. ( b. c. 1491.) 1 Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. 2 Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: 3 Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause. 4 If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again. 5 If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help… Read the whole commentary →

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