Greed and Bribes
15:27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
17:8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
17:23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
18:16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
19:6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
21:14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
29:4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
30:15 The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough:
30:16 The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough.
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