two hundred she-goats and twenty he-goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,
Proverbs 17:8 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. Flere versionerKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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) A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. Common English Bible A bribe seems magical in the eyes of those who give it, granting success to all who use it. Catholic Public Domain Version The expectation of those who stand ready is a most pleasing jewel. Whichever way he turns himself, he understands prudently. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The expectation of him that expecteth, is a most acceptable jewel: whithersoever he turneth himself, he understandeth wisely. |
two hundred she-goats and twenty he-goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,
So the present passed over before him: and he himself lodged that night in the company.
And their father Israel said unto them, If it be so now, do this; take of the choice fruits of the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spicery and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:
His going forth is from the end of the heaven, And his circuit unto the ends of it: And there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
Be thou exalted, O LORD, in thy strength: So will we sing and praise thy power.
The voice of the LORD is powerful; The voice of the LORD is full of majesty.
And thou shalt take no gift: for a gift blindeth them that have sight, and perverteth the words of the righteous.
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of judgement.
Surely extortion maketh a wise man foolish; and a gift destroyeth the understanding.
Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves; every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them.
For I know how manifold are your transgressions, and how mighty are your sins; ye that afflict the just, that take a bribe, and that turn aside the needy in the gate from their right.
Their hands are upon that which is evil to do it diligently; the prince asketh, and the judge is ready for a reward; and the great man, he uttereth the mischief of his soul: thus they weave it together.
Thou shalt not wrest judgement; thou shalt not respect persons: neither shalt thou take a gift; for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.
So David received of her hand that which she had brought him: and he said unto her, Go up in peace to thine house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person.