Proverbs 17:8 - Hebrew Names version (HNV)

⁸ A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁸ A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁸ 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)

⁸ A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

Common English Bible

⁸ A bribe seems magical in the eyes of those who give it, granting success to all who use it.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁸ The expectation of those who stand ready is a most pleasing jewel. Whichever way he turns himself, he understands prudently.

Proverbs 17:8 Tagairtí Cros

Genesis 32:14

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

Genesis 32:21

So the present passed over before him, and he himself lodged that night in the camp.

Genesis 43:11

Their father, Yisra'el, said to them, *If it must be so, then do this. Take from the choice fruits of the land in your bags, and carry down a present for the man, a little balm, a little honey, spices and myrrh, nuts, and almonds;

Psalm 18:16

He sent from on high. He took me. He drew me out of many waters.

Psalm 19:6

His going forth is from the end of the heavens, his circuit to its ends; There is nothing hidden from its heat.

Psalm 21:13

Be exalted, LORD, in your strength, so we will sing and praise your power.

Psalm 29:4

The LORD's voice is powerful. The LORD's voice is full of majesty.

Exodus 23:8

*You shall take no bribe, for a bribe blinds those who have sight and perverts the words of the righteous.

Proverbs 17:23

A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.

Proverbs 18:16

A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

Ecclesiastes 7:7

Surely extortion makes the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroys the understanding.

Isaiah 1:23

Your princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves. Everyone loves bribes, and follows after rewards. They don't judge the fatherless, neither does the cause of the widow come to them.

Amos 5:12

For I know how many your offenses, and how great are your sins-- you who afflict the just, who take a bribe, and who turn aside the needy in the courts.

Micah 7:3

Their hands are on that which is evil to do it diligently. The ruler and judge ask for a bribe; and the powerful man dictates the evil desire of his soul. Thus they conspire together.

Deuteronomy 16:19

You shall not wrest justice: you shall not respect persons; neither shall you take a bribe; for a bribe does blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.

1 Samuel 25:35

So David received of her hand that which she had brought him: and he said to her, Go up in shalom to your house; behold, I have listened to your voice, and have accepted your person.