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Proverbs 17:8
Christian Standard Bible

8 A bribe(A) seems like a magic stone to its owner;
wherever he turns, he succeeds.(B)

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Proverbs 17:8
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8 A bribe is like a lucky charm;
    whoever gives one will prosper!

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Proverbs 17:18
Christian Standard Bible

18 One without sense enters an agreement[a]
and puts up security for his friend.(A)

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  1. 17:18 Lit sense slaps hands
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Proverbs 17:18
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18 It’s poor judgment to guarantee another person’s debt
    or put up security for a friend.

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Proverbs 17:23
Christian Standard Bible

23 A wicked person secretly takes a bribe(A)
to subvert the course of justice.(B)

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Proverbs 17:23
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23 The wicked take secret bribes
    to pervert the course of justice.

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