TSK · Exodus 23:8

For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God who is unbiased and takes no bribe,

But his sons did not follow his ways. Instead, they made money dishonestly, accepted bribes, and perverted justice.

who are always ready to do wrong or offer a bribe.

A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.

Wealth adds many friends, but a poor person is separated from his friend.

Do not bring any more meaningless offerings; I consider your incense detestable! You observe new moon festivals, Sabbaths, and convocations, but I cannot tolerate sin-stained celebrations!

The one who lives uprightly and speaks honestly; the one who refuses to profit from oppressive measures and rejects a bribe; the one who does not plot violent crimes and does not seek to harm others–

The Shameful Sinners Will Be Brought to Shame They consume their alcohol, then engage in cult prostitution; they dearly love their shameful behavior.

They are experts at doing evil; government officials and judges take bribes, prominent men announce what they wish and then they plan it out.