Exodus 23:8 asv — And thou shalt take no bribe: for a bribe blindeth them that have sight, and perverteth the words of the righteous.

American Standard Version

"And thou shalt take no bribe: for a bribe blindeth them that have sight, and perverteth the words of the righteous. "

— Exodus 23:8, American Standard Version

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Exodus 23 — Context

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If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, thou shalt forbear to leave him, thou shalt surely release it with him.

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Thou shalt not wrest the justice due to thy poor in his cause.

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Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.

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And thou shalt take no bribe: for a bribe blindeth them that have sight, and perverteth the words of the righteous.

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And a sojourner shalt thou not oppress: for ye know the heart of a sojourner, seeing ye were sojourners in the land of Egypt.

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And six years thou shalt sow thy land, and shalt gather in the increase thereof:

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but the seventh year thou shalt let it rest and lie fallow; that the poor of thy people may eat: and what they leave the beast of the field shall eat. In like manner thou shalt deal with thy vineyard, and with thy oliveyard.

Exodus 23:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 23:8 say?
Exodus 23:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “And thou shalt take no bribe: for a bribe blindeth them that have sight, and perverteth the words of the righteous. ”
Where is Exodus 23:8 in the Bible?
Exodus 23:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 23, verse 8.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 23:8.
What translation should I read Exodus 23:8 in?
Exodus 23:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 23:8?
Exodus 23:8 reads (ASV): “And thou shalt take no bribe: for a bribe blindeth them that have sight, and perverteth the words of the righteous. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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