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Proverbs 17:8
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8 (A)A bribe is like a magic[a] stone in the eyes of the one who gives it;
    wherever he turns he prospers.

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  1. Proverbs 17:8 Or precious
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Proverbs 17:8
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8 A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it;
    they think success will come at every turn.(A)

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Proverbs 17:18
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18 One who lacks sense gives a pledge
    and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor.

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Proverbs 17:18
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18 One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge
    and puts up security for a neighbor.(A)

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Proverbs 17:23
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23 The wicked accepts (A)a bribe in secret[a]
    to (B)pervert the ways of justice.

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  1. Proverbs 17:23 Hebrew a bribe from the bosom
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Proverbs 17:23
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23 The wicked accept bribes(A) in secret
    to pervert the course of justice.(B)

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