Proverbs 17:8 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

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

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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 she-goats and twenty he-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 company.

Genesis 43:11

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:

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 heaven, And his circuit unto the ends of it: And there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.

Psalm 21:13

Be thou exalted, O LORD, in thy strength: So will we sing and praise thy power.

Psalm 29:4

The voice of the LORD is powerful; The voice of the LORD is full of majesty.

Exodus 23:8

And thou shalt take no gift: for a gift blindeth them that have sight, and perverteth the words of the righteous.

Proverbs 17:23

A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of judgement.

Proverbs 18:16

A man's gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a present in the bosom strong wrath.

Ecclesiastes 7:7

Surely extortion maketh a wise man foolish; and a gift destroyeth the understanding.

Isaiah 1:23

Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves; every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them.

Amos 5:12

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 from their right.

Micah 7:3

Their hands are upon that which is evil to do it diligently; the prince asketh, and the judge is ready for a reward; and the great man, he uttereth the mischief of his soul: thus they weave it together.

Deuteronomy 16:19

Thou shalt not wrest judgement; thou shalt not respect persons: neither shalt thou take a gift; for a gift doth 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 unto her, Go up in peace to thine house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person.