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Proverbs 17:8
World English Bible
Proverbs 17:8
World English Bible
8 A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it;
wherever he turns, he prospers.
Proverbs 17:8
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 17:8
Lexham English Bible
8 The bribe is a stone of magic in the eyes of its owner;[a]
everywhere[b] he will turn, he will prosper.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:8 Or “master”
- Proverbs 17:8 Literally “to all which”
Proverbs 17:8
New International Version
Proverbs 17:8
New International Version
8 A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it;
they think success will come at every turn.(A)
Proverbs 17:18
World English Bible
Proverbs 17:18
World English Bible
18 A man void of understanding strikes hands,
and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
Proverbs 17:18
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 17:18
Lexham English Bible
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:18 Literally “heart”
- Proverbs 17:18 Literally “pledges a hand”
Proverbs 17:18
New International Version
Proverbs 17:18
New International Version
18 One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge
and puts up security for a neighbor.(A)
Proverbs 17:23
World English Bible
Proverbs 17:23
World English Bible
23 A wicked man receives a bribe in secret,
to pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 17:23
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 17:23
Lexham English Bible
23 The wicked will accept a bribe from the lap,
in order to pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 17:23
New International Version
Proverbs 17:23
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