Ecclesiastes 7:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 7:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 7:7 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 7:7 — NIV
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Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 7:7
“Do not pervert justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the innocent.”
Bribes can make even wise people foolish, similar to oppression making a wise person bitter.
“A wicked person accepts a bribe in secret to pervert the ways of justice.”
Links bribery with perversion/corruption of judgment.
“"Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the innocent."”
Bribery corrupts and twists (perverts) justice.
“who acquit the guilty for a bribe, but deny justice to the innocent.”
Links bribes to the perversion of justice
“But his sons did not follow his ways. They turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice.”
Connects bribes to perversion of justice
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