Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 17:23 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Proverbs 17:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 17 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.”
Proverbs 17:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 17:23
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. Shochad mecheq rasha yiqqach (שֹׁחַד מֵחֵק רָשָׁע יִקָּח, a bribe from the bosom the wicked takes). Bribes given secretly (from the bosom/inner garment) pervert justice. Lehatot orchot mishpat (לְהַטּוֹת אָרְחוֹת מִשְׁפָּט, to pervert paths of justice). Natah (נָטָה, turn aside, pervert, bend) describes corrupting what should be straight. God abhors bribery (Exodus 23:8, Deuteronomy 16:19). Jesus perfectly exemplified incorruptible justice. Christians must resist bribes and pursue righteousness in all dealings.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 17:23
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“he prospers.”
“That they may do evil with both hands earnestly”
“and pervert the words of the righteous.”
“and companions of thieves. Everyone loves bribes”
“and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose donkey have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I taken a ransom to blind my eyes therewith? and I will restore it you.”
“but turned aside after lucre”
“and brings him before great men.”
“and her priests teach for a price”
“and you have greedily gained of your neighbors by oppression”