Proverbs 17:8

⁸ A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.

Proverbs 17

Other Translations of Proverbs 17:8

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

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!

Those who set their hearts upon money, will do any thing for it. What influence should the gifts of God have on our hearts!