Exodus 23:8
King James Version (KJV)
And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And thou shalt take no bribe: for a bribe blindeth them that have sight, and perverteth the words of the righteous.
World English Bible (WEB)
"You shall take no bribe, for a bribe blinds those who have sight and perverts the words of the righteous.
Exodus 23:8 Cross References
Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.
And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment.
Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you.
In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart.
