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Proverbs 17:8
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8 A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.

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Proverbs 17:8
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8 A bribe(A) seems like a magic stone to its owner;
wherever he turns, he succeeds.(B)

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Proverbs 17:18
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18 (A)A man devoid of [a]understanding [b]shakes hands in a pledge,
And becomes [c]surety for his friend.

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  1. Proverbs 17:18 Lit. heart
  2. Proverbs 17:18 Lit. strikes the hands
  3. Proverbs 17:18 guaranty or collateral
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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 17:23
New King James Version

23 A wicked man accepts a bribe [a]behind the back
To pervert the ways of justice.

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  1. Proverbs 17:23 Under cover, lit. from the bosom
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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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