Ecclesiastes 7:7

7 Extortion turns wise people into fools, and bribes corrupt the heart.

Ecclesiastes 7:7 In-Context

5 Better to be criticized by a wise person than to be praised by a fool.
6 A fool’s laughter is quickly gone, like thorns crackling in a fire. This also is meaningless.
7 Extortion turns wise people into fools, and bribes corrupt the heart.
8 Finishing is better than starting. Patience is better than pride.
9 Control your temper, for anger labels you a fool.
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