Deuteronomy 16:19
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
19 You must not distort justice: you shall not show partiality;(A) you shall not take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes even of the wise and twists the words even of the just.
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Deuteronomy 27:25
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
25 “Cursed be anyone who accepts payment to kill an innocent person!”(A) And all the people shall answer, “Amen!”
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Ben Sira 20:28
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
28 Those who work the land have abundant crops,
and those who please the great are pardoned their faults.
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