Exodus 23:8

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Exodus 23:8

BSB
Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous.
AKJV
And you shall take no gift: for the gift blinds the wise, and perverts the words of the righteous.
CPDV
Neither shall you accept bribes, which blind even the prudent and subvert the words of the just.
ERV
And thou shalt take no gift: for a gift blindeth them that have sight, and perverteth the words of the righteous.
NHEB
"You shall take no bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of those who have sight and perverts the words of the righteous.
SMT
And thou shalt not take a gift; for the gift will blind the seeing, and will pervert just words.

Commentary for Exodus 23:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 23:8
Summary
Corruption blinds justice and wisdom
Event
Warning against gifts
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Law