Proverbs 17:8
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.”
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“A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.”
King James Version · Public Domain“A bribe isasa precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“A stone of grace <FI>is<Fi> the bribe in the eyes of its possessors, Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 17:8 — 18 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 32:14200 female goats, 20 male goats, 200 ewes, 20 rams,
- Genesis 32:21So Jacob’s gifts went on before him, while he spent the night in the camp.
- Genesis 33:9“I already have plenty, my brother,” Esau replied. “Keep what belongs to you.”
- Genesis 43:11Then 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 carry them down as a gift for the man—a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds.
- Exodus 23:8Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous.
- Deuteronomy 16:19Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.
- 1 Samuel 25:35Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought him, and he said to her, “Go home in peace. See, I have heeded your voice and granted your request.”
- 2 Samuel 16:1When David had gone a little beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth was there to meet him. He had a pair of saddled donkeys loaded with two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred clusters of raisins, a hundred summer fruits, and a skin of wine.
- Psalms 18:16He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters.
- Psalms 19:6it rises at one end of the heavens and runs its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth.
- Psalms 21:13Be exalted, O LORD, in Your strength; we will sing and praise Your power.
- Psalms 29:4The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.
- Proverbs 17:23A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.
- Proverbs 18:16A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
- Proverbs 21:14A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.
- Isaiah 1:23Your rulers are rebels, friends of thieves. They all love bribes and chasing after rewards. They do not defend the fatherless, and the plea of the widow never comes before them.
- Amos 5:12For I know that your transgressions are many and your sins are numerous. You oppress the righteous by taking bribes; you deprive the poor of justice in the gate.
- Micah 7:3Both hands are skilled at evil; the prince and the judge demand a bribe. When the powerful utters his evil desire, they all conspire together.
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