Ecclesiastes 7:8
"Surely extortion makes the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroys the understanding."
Key Reflection
Ecclesiastes 7:8 teaches that engaging in corrupt practices like extortion not only diminishes wisdom but also impairs one's judgment, turning even the wise into fools. Similarly, accepting bribes erodes understanding, illustrating how material gain at any cost can lead to moral and intellectual decline.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes