two hundred female goats, twenty male goats, two hundred ewes, twenty rams,
Proverbs 17:8 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised A bribe seems like a magic stone to its owner; wherever he turns, he succeeds. 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 female goats, twenty male goats, two hundred ewes, twenty rams,
So the gift was sent on ahead of him while he remained in the camp that night.
Then their father Israel said to them, ‘If it must be so, then do this: put some of the best products of the land in your packs and take them down to the man as a gift #– #a little balsam and a little honey, aromatic gum and resin, pistachios and almonds.
You must not take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the clear-sighted and corrupts the words of the righteous.
A wicked person secretly takes a bribe to subvert the course of justice.
Surely, the practice of extortion turns a wise person into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the mind.
Your rulers are rebels, friends of thieves. They all love graft and chase after bribes. They do not defend the rights of the fatherless, and the widow’s case never comes before them.
For I know that your crimes are many and your sins innumerable. They oppress the righteous, take a bribe, and deprive the poor of justice at the city gates.
Both hands are good at accomplishing evil: the official and the judge demand a bribe; when the powerful man communicates his evil desire, they plot it together.
Do not deny justice or show partiality to anyone. Do not accept a bribe, for it blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.
Then David accepted what she had brought him and said, ‘Go home in peace. See, I have heard what you said and have granted your request.’