"You shall not pervert justice; you shall not show partiality, nor take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.

But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.

"Here I am. Witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox have I taken, or whose donkey have I taken, or whom have I cheated? Whom have I oppressed, or from whose hand have I received [any] bribe with which to blind my eyes? I will restore [it] to you."

In whose hands [is] a sinister scheme, And whose right hand is full of bribes.

He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.

A present [is] a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor; Wherever he turns, he prospers.

A wicked [man] accepts a bribe behind the back To pervert the ways of justice.

Wealth makes many friends, But the poor is separated from his friend.

Surely oppression destroys a wise [man's] reason, And a bribe debases the heart.

Bring no more futile sacrifices; Incense is an abomination to Me. The New Moons, the Sabbaths, and the calling of assemblies -- I cannot endure iniquity and the sacred meeting.

Who justify the wicked for a bribe, And take away justice from the righteous man!

"In you they take bribes to shed blood; you take usury and increase; you have made profit from your neighbors by extortion, and have forgotten Me," says the Lord GOD.

Their drink is rebellion, They commit harlotry continually. Her rulers dearly love dishonor.

For I know your manifold transgressions And your mighty sins: Afflicting the just [and] taking bribes; Diverting the poor [from justice] at the gate.

That they may successfully do evil with both hands -- The prince asks [for gifts,] The judge [seeks] a bribe, And the great [man] utters his evil desire; So they scheme together.