8 A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.
8 A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.
8 Receiving a gift is like getting a rare gemstone; any way you look at it, you see beauty refracted.
8 A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
8 A bribe is like a lucky charm; whoever gives one will prosper!
23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
23 The wicked accept bribes in secret to pervert the course of justice.
23 The wicked accepts a bribe in secret
23 The wicked take bribes under the table; they show nothing but contempt for justice.
23 A wicked man accepts a bribe behind the back To pervert the ways of justice.
23 The wicked take secret bribes to pervert the course of justice.
(Read Proverbs 17:23)
The wicked are ready to part with their money, though loved, that they may not suffer for their crimes.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 17:8
Commentary on Proverbs 17:8
(Read Proverbs 17:8)
Those who set their hearts upon money, will do any thing for it. What influence should the gifts of God have on our hearts!