Proverbs 17:8

In 11 translations

BSB

A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.

KJV

A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.a precious…: Heb. a stone of grace

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

A stone of grace [is] the bribe in the eyes of its possessors, || Wherever it turns, it prospers.

YLT

A stone of grace [is] the bribe in the eyes of its possessors, Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

DBY

A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of the possessor: whithersoever it turneth it prospereth.

DRC

The expectation of him that expecteth, is a most acceptable jewel: whithersoever he turneth himself, he understandeth wisely.

GNV

A rewarde is as a stone pleasant in the eyes of them that haue it: it prospereth, whithersoeuer it turneth.

JPS

A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; whithersoever he turneth, he prospereth.

LXXE

Instruction is to them that use it a gracious reward: and whithersoever it may turn, it shall prosper.

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Original-language editions

WLC

אֶֽבֶן־חֵ֣ן הַ֭שֹּׁחַד בְּעֵינֵ֣י בְעָלָ֑יו אֶֽל־כָּל־אֲשֶׁ֖ר יִפְנֶ֣ה יַשְׂכִּֽיל׃

LXX-Br

Μισθὸς χαρίτων παιδεία τοῖς χρωμένοις, οὗ δʼ ἂν ἐπιστρέψῃ εὐοδωθήσεται.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Exodus 23:8Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous.
• 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.
• 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.”
• 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.
• Proverbs 21:14A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.
• Proverbs 17:23A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.
• 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.
• Genesis 33:9–11“I already have plenty, my brother,” Esau replied. “Keep what belongs to you.” But Jacob insisted, “No, please! If I have found favor in your sight, then receive this gift from my hand. For indeed, I have seen your…
• 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…
• 2 Samuel 16:1–4When 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…
• 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.
• 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.

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