American Standard Version
"A bribe isasa precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. "
— Proverbs 17:8, American Standard Version
“A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.”
“A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.”
“A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.”
“The expectation of him that expecteth is a most acceptable jewel: whithersoever he turneth himself, he understandeth wisely.”
“An offering of money is like a stone of great price in the eyes of him who has it: wherever he goes, he does well.”
“A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.”
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; Andhe that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.
Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.
A bribe isasa precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.
An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.