The Bible

 

Exodus 23:8

Study

       

8 And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.

Commentary

 

Wicked or unrighteous

  

'The wicked' or 'unrighteous' denotes being not in truth of faith.

(References: Arcana Coelestia 6765)