two hundred she goats and twenty he goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,
Proverbs 17:8 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. More versionsKing 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 went the present over before him; and himself lodged that night in the company.
And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices 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, Lord, in thine own 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 the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom, strong wrath.
Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart.
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 your manifold transgressions and your mighty sins: they afflict the just, they take a bribe, and they turn aside the poor in the gate from their right.
That they may do evil with both hands earnestly, the prince asketh, and the judge asketh for a reward; and the great man, he uttereth his mischievous desire: so they wrap it up.
Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither 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 said unto her, Go up in peace to thine house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person.