Bible Cross References
thou shalt take
Deuteronomy 16:19
They are not to be unjust or show partiality in their judgments; and they are not to accept bribes, for gifts blind the eyes even of wise and honest men, and cause them to give wrong decisions.
1 Samuel 8:3
But they did not follow their father's example; they were interested only in making money, so they accepted bribes and did not decide cases honestly.
1 Samuel 12:3
Here I am. If I have done anything wrong, accuse me now in the presence of the LORD and the king he has chosen. Have I taken anybody's cow or anybody's donkey? Have I cheated or oppressed anyone? Have I accepted a bribe from anyone? If I have done any of these things, I will pay back what I have taken."
Psalm 26:10
those who do evil all the time and are always ready to take bribes.
Proverbs 15:27
Try to make a profit dishonestly, and you get your family in trouble. Don't take bribes and you will live longer.
Proverbs 17:8
Some people think a bribe works like magic; they believe it can do anything.
Proverbs 17:23
Corrupt judges accept secret bribes, and then justice is not done.
Proverbs 19:4
Rich people are always finding new friends, but the poor cannot keep the few they have.
Ecclesiastes 7:7
You may be wise, but if you cheat someone, you are acting like a fool. If you take a bribe, you ruin your character.
Isaiah 1:13
It's useless to bring your offerings. I am disgusted with the smell of the incense you burn. I cannot stand your New Moon Festivals, your Sabbaths, and your religious gatherings; they are all corrupted by your sins.
Isaiah 5:23
But for just a bribe you let the guilty go free, and you keep the innocent from getting justice.
Ezekiel 22:12
Some of your people murder for pay. Some charge interest on the loans they make to other Israelites and get rich by taking advantage of them. They have forgotten me." The Sovereign LORD has spoken.
Hosea 4:18
After drinking much wine, they delight in their prostitution, preferring disgrace to honor.
Amos 5:12
I know how terrible your sins are and how many crimes you have committed. You persecute good people, take bribes, and prevent the poor from getting justice in the courts.
Micah 7:3
They are all experts at doing evil. Officials and judges ask for bribes. The influential people tell them what they want, and so they scheme together.