SinaiProverbs 17:8
American Standard Version
A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
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Proverbs 17:8 in other translations
A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it;
wherever he turns, he prospers.
Proverbs 17:8 in context
- 6Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.
- 7Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.
- 8A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
- 9He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
- 10A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.