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Proverbs 17:8
Legacy Standard Bible

8 A (A)bribe is a [a]charm in the eyes of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.

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  1. Proverbs 17:8 Lit stone of grace
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Proverbs 17:8
International Standard Version

8 A bribe works wonders[a] in the eyes of its giver;
    wherever he turns he prospers.

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  1. Proverbs 17:8 Lit. A gift is a stone of favor
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Proverbs 17:18
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18 A man lacking a heart of wisdom (A)strikes his [a]hands in pledge
And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.

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  1. Proverbs 17:18 Lit palms
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Proverbs 17:18
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18 A man who lacks sense[a] cosigns a loan,[b]
    becoming a guarantor for his neighbor.

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  1. Proverbs 17:18 Lit. heart
  2. Proverbs 17:18 Lit. sense strikes the palm
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Proverbs 17:23
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23 A wicked man receives a (A)bribe from the bosom
To (B)thrust aside the paths of justice.

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Proverbs 17:23
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23 The wicked man takes a bribe in secret
    in order to pervert the course of justice.

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