Proverbs 17:8 - Easy To Read Version

⁸ Some people think a bribe is like a lucky charm—wherever they go, it seems to work.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁸ A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁸ A bribe is like a bright, precious stone that dazzles the eyes and affects the mind of him who gives it; [as if by magic] he prospers, whichever way he turns.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁸ A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

Common English Bible

⁸ A bribe seems magical in the eyes of those who give it, granting success to all who use it.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁸ The expectation of those who stand ready is a most pleasing jewel. Whichever way he turns himself, he understands prudently.

Proverbs 17:8 Referencias Cruzadas

Exodus 23:8

“If a person tries to pay you to agree with him when he is wrong, don’t accept that payment. A payment like that can blind judges so that they can’t see the truth. And a payment like that can make good people tell lies.

Micah 7:3

People are good at doing bad things\par with both hands.\par Officials ask for bribes.\par Judges take money\par to change their decisions in court.\par “Important leaders” \{don’t make\par good and fair decisions\}.\par They do whatever they want to do.\par

Amos 5:12

Why? Because I know about your many sins.\par You have done some really bad things:\par You hurt people that do right.\par You accept money to do wrong.\par You keep justice from the poor people in court.\par

Isaiah 1:23

Your rulers are rebels and friends of thieves. All of your rulers demand bribes—they accept money for doing wrong things. All of your rulers take pay for cheating people. Your rulers don’t try to help the children that have no parents. And your rulers don’t listen to the needs of the women whose husbands are dead.”

Proverbs 21:14

If a person is angry with you, give him a gift in secret. A gift that is given in secret can stop great anger.

Proverbs 17:23

An evil person accepts secret payment for cheating other people.

1 Samuel 25:35

Then David accepted Abigail’s gifts. David told her, “Go home in peace. I have listened to your request, and I will do what you asked.”

Deuteronomy 16:19

You must always be fair. You must not favor some people over other people. You must not take money to change your mind in judgment. Money blinds the eyes of wise people and changes what a good person will say.

Genesis 43:11

Then their father Israel said, “If it is really true, then take Benjamin with you. But take some gifts to the governor. Take some of the things we have been able to gather in our land. Take him some honey, pistachio nuts, almonds, gum, and myrrh. [245]

Psalm 29:4

The Lord’s voice shows his power.\par His voice shows his glory.\par

Psalm 21:13

Lord, let the songs of your power\par exalt you!\par We will sing and play songs\par about your greatness!\par

Psalm 19:6

The sun starts at one end of the sky,\par and it runs all the way to the other end.\par Nothing can hide from its heat.\par

Psalm 18:16

The Lord reached down from above\par and saved me.\par The Lord caught me and pulled me out of\par deep water (trouble).\par

Ecclesiastes 7:7

Even a wise man will forget his wisdom,\par if someone pays him enough money.\par That money destroys his understanding.\par

Genesis 32:14

Jacob took 200 female goats and 20 male goats, 200 female sheep and 20 male sheep.

Genesis 32:21

So Jacob sent the gifts to Esau. But Jacob stayed that night in the camp.

Proverbs 18:16

If you want to meet an important person, give him a gift. Then you can easily get to meet him.