A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of those who give it; wherever they turn it succeeds—establishing that the briber perceives corruption as a reliable mechanism for achieving objectives. This verse reveals the psychological distortion of corruption: those who practice bribery experience it as almost magical in its effectiveness, becoming dependent on it as a solution to obstacles. The language of magic and success suggests that corruption operates in the briber's perception as superior to honest effort, making it both practically and spiritually corrosive. This verse illustrates how the fear of the LORD requires rejecting the false confidence that corruption produces.

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