Bible in Basic English
"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."
— Proverbs 17:8, Bible in Basic English
“A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.”
“A bribe isasa 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.”
“A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.”
Whoever makes sport of the poor puts shame on his Maker; and he who is glad because of trouble will not go free from punishment.
Children's children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their fathers.
Fair words are not to be looked for from a foolish man, much less are false lips in a ruler.
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.
He who keeps a sin covered is looking for love; but he who keeps on talking of a thing makes division between friends.
A word of protest goes deeper into one who has sense than a hundred blows into a foolish man.
An uncontrolled man is only looking for trouble, so a cruel servant will be sent against him.