Proverbs 17:8

The Passion Translation

Wise instruction is like a costly gem. It turns the impossible into success.

Cross References

Genesis 32:14

two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,

Genesis 32:21

So he sent the gifts on ahead of him, while he spent that night in the camp.

Genesis 43:11

After considering their words, their father Israel said to them, “If that’s the way it has to be, then do this: Load your donkeys with the very best gifts you can find, choice products of the land, and offer them to the man. Take some balm and some honey, spices, and myrrh, pistachio nuts and almonds.

Psalm 18:16

He rescued me from the mighty waters and drew me to himself!

Psalm 19:6

He rises on one horizon, completing his circuit on the other, warming lives and lands with his heat.

Psalm 21:13

Rise up and put your might on display! By your strength we will sing and praise your glorious power!

Proverbs 17:23

When you take a secret bribe, your actions reveal your true character, for you pervert the ways of justice.

Proverbs 18:16

Would you like to meet a very important person? Take a generous gift. It will do wonders to gain entrance into his presence.

Proverbs 21:14

Try giving a secret gift to the one who is angry with you and watch his anger disappear. A kind, generous gift goes a long way to soothe the anger of one who is livid.

Isaiah 1:23

Your rulers are rebellious and companions of crooks. They are self-centered racketeers who love a bribe and who chase after payoffs. They don’t defend the fatherless or consider the rights of a helpless widow.