Exodus 23:8

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

And thou shalt take no bribe: for a bribe blindeth them that have sight, and perverteth the words of the righteous.

LSV

And you do not take a bribe, for the bribe binds the open-[eyed] and perverts the words of the righteous.

YLT

'And a bribe thou dost not take; for the bribe bindeth the open -[eyed], and perverteth the words of the righteous.

DBY

And thou shalt take no bribe; for the bribe blindeth those whose eyes are open, and perverteth the words of the righteous.

DRC

Neither shalt thou take bribes, which even blind the wise, and pervert the words of the just.

GNV

Thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and peruerteth the wordes of the righteous.

JPS

And thou shalt take no gift; for a gift blindeth them that have sight, and perverteth the words of the righteous.

LXXE

And thou shalt not receive gifts; for gifts blind the eyes of the seeing, and corrupt just words.

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Original-language editions

WLC

וְשֹׁ֖חַד לֹ֣א תִקָּ֑ח כִּ֤י הַשֹּׁ֨חַד֙ יְעַוֵּ֣ר פִּקְחִ֔ים וִֽיסַלֵּ֖ף דִּבְרֵ֥י צַדִּיקִֽים׃

LXX-Br

Καὶ δῶρα οὐ λήψῃ· τὰ γὰρ δῶρα ἐκτυφλοῖ ὀφθαλμοὺς βλεπόντων, καὶ λυμαῖνεται ῥήματα δίκαια.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

• Deuteronomy 16:19Do 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.
• Isaiah 5:23who acquit the guilty for a bribe and deprive the innocent of justice.
• Proverbs 17:23A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.
• Proverbs 15:27He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ecclesiastes 7:7Surely extortion turns a wise man into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart.
• Proverbs 17:8A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
• Amos 5:12For I know that your transgressions are many and your sins are numerous. You oppress the righteous by taking bribes; you deprive the poor of justice in the gate.
• Proverbs 19:4Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
• 1 Samuel 12:3Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I…
• Ezekiel 22:12In 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.
• Micah 7:3Both hands are skilled at evil; the prince and the judge demand a bribe. When the powerful utters his evil desire, they all conspire together.
• Hosea 4:18When their liquor is gone, they turn to prostitution; their rulers dearly love disgrace.
• 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.

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