Catholic Public Domain Version
"The expectation of those who stand ready is a most pleasing jewel. Whichever way he turns himself, he understands prudently. "
— Proverbs 17:8, Catholic Public Domain Version
“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.”
“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.”
Whoever despises the poor rebukes his Maker. And whoever rejoices in the ruin of another will not go unpunished.
Sons of sons are the crown of old age. And the glory of sons is their fathers.
Well-chosen words are not fitting for the foolish, nor are lying lips fitting for a leader.
The expectation of those who stand ready is a most pleasing jewel. Whichever way he turns himself, he understands prudently.
Whoever conceals an offense seeks friendships. Whoever repeats the words of another separates allies.
A correction benefits more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool.
The evil one continually seeks conflicts. But a cruel Angel shall be sent against him.