Proverbs 17:8

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

Proverbs 17:8 - Amplified Bible

A bribe is like a bright, precious stone that dazzles the eyes {and} affects the mind of him who gives it; [as if by magic] he prospers, whichever way he turns.

Proverbs 17:8 - American Standard Version

A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

Proverbs 17:8 - 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 - Darby Bible

A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of the possessor: whithersoever it turneth it prospereth.

Proverbs 17:8 - English Standard Version

A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.

Proverbs 17:8 - King James Version

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

Proverbs 17:8 - La Biblia de las Americas

Talismán (Lit., Piedra de favor) es el soborno a los ojos de su dueño;
dondequiera que se vuelva, prospera.

Proverbs 17:8 - The Message

Receiving a gift is like getting a rare gemstone;
   any way you look at it, you see beauty refracted.

 

Proverbs 17:8 - New American Standard Bible

A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers.

Proverbs 17:8 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Talismán (Piedra de favor) es el soborno a los ojos de su dueño;
Dondequiera que se vuelva, prospera.

Proverbs 17:8 - World English Bible

A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; Wherever he turns, he prospers.

Proverbs 17:8 - Young's Living Translation

A stone of grace [is] the bribe in the eyes of its possessors, Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

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