Holy Scripture
Deuteronomy 16:19
A church father on this verse
“Those who hear cases should decide them justly and not accept bribes at the expense of the innocent, "for gifts blind the hearts of the wise and change the words of the just." Otherwise, while they are acquiring money, they may lose their soul. No one obtains unjust profit without a just loss. Where the gain is, there…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
19they shall not wrest judgment, nor favor persons, nor receive a gift; for gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.
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In context
17Each one according to his ability, according to the blessing of the Lord thy God which he has given thee.
18Thou shalt make for thyself judges and officers in thy cities, which the Lord thy God gives thee in thy tribes, and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment:
— Deuteronomy 16:19 —
20Thou shalt justly pursue justice, that ye may live, and go in and inherit the land which the Lord thy God gives thee.
21Thou shalt not plant for thyself a grove; thou shalt not plant for thyself any tree near the altar of thy God.