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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

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

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  1. Proverbs 17:8 Lit stone of favor

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

18 A man lacking in [a]sense [b](A)pledges
And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.

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  1. Proverbs 17:18 Lit heart
  2. Proverbs 17:18 Lit shakes hands

23 A wicked man receives a (A)bribe from the bosom
To (B)thrust aside the paths of justice.

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23 A wicked man receives a (A)bribe from the bosom
To (B)pervert the ways of justice.

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