two hundred she-goats and twenty he-goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,
Proverbs 17:8 - American Standard Version 2015 A bribe is {\i as} a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it;\par\tab Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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;
He sent from on high, he took me;\par\tab He drew me out of many waters.
His going forth is from the end of the heavens,\par\tab And his circuit unto the ends of it;\par\tab And there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.\par
Be thou exalted, O Jehovah, in thy strength:\par\tab So will we sing and praise thy power.\par
The voice of Jehovah is powerful;\par\tab The voice of Jehovah is full of majesty.
And thou shalt take no bribe: for a bribe blindeth them that have sight, and perverteth the words of the righteous.
A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom,\par\tab To pervert the ways of justice.
A man's gift maketh room for him,\par\tab And bringeth him before great men.
A gift in secret pacifieth anger;\par\tab And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.
Surely extortion maketh the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroyeth the understanding.\par
Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves; every one loveth bribes, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them.\par
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 {\i from their right}.
Their hands are upon that which is evil to do it diligently; the prince asketh, and the judge {\i is ready} for a reward; and the great man, he uttereth the evil desire of his soul: thus they weave it together.
Thou shalt not wrest justice: thou shalt not respect persons; neither shalt thou take a bribe; for a bribe 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 thy house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person.