two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,
Proverbs 17:8 - New Revised Standard Version A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of those who give it; wherever they turn they prosper. 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 and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,
So the present passed on ahead of him; and he himself spent that night in the camp.
Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: take some of the choice fruits of the land in your bags, and carry them down as a present to the man—a little balm and a little honey, gum, resin, pistachio nuts, and almonds.
He reached down from on high, he took me; he drew me out of mighty waters.
Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them; and nothing is hid from its heat.
Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength! We will sing and praise your power.
The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.
You shall take no bribe, for a bribe blinds the officials, and subverts the cause of those who are in the right.
A gift in secret averts anger; and a concealed bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
Surely oppression makes the wise foolish, and a bribe corrupts the heart.
Your princes are rebels and companions of thieves. Everyone loves a bribe and runs after gifts. They do not defend the orphan, and the widow's cause does not come before them.
For I know how many are your transgressions, and how great are your sins— you who afflict the righteous, who take a bribe, and push aside the needy in the gate.
Their hands are skilled to do evil; the official and the judge ask for a bribe, and the powerful dictate what they desire; thus they pervert justice.
You must not distort justice; you must not show partiality; and you must not accept bribes, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and subverts the cause of those who are in the right.
Then David received from her hand what she had brought him; he said to her, “Go up to your house in peace; see, I have heeded your voice, and I have granted your petition.”