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Proverbs 17:8

World English Bible

A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it;
wherever he turns, he prospers.

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Proverbs 17:8 in other translations

A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

Proverbs 17:8 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 17:8 in context

  1. 6Children’s children are the crown of old men;
    the glory of children are their parents.
  2. 7Arrogant speech isn’t fitting for a fool,
    much less do lying lips fit a prince.
  3. 8A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it;
    wherever he turns, he prospers.
  4. 9He who covers an offense promotes love;
    but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
  5. 10A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding
    than a hundred lashes into a fool.