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Proverbs 17:8
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8 A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of those who give it;
    wherever they turn they prosper.(A)

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Proverbs 17:8
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8 The bribe is a stone of magic in the eyes of its owner;[a]
    everywhere[b] he will turn, he will prosper.

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  1. Proverbs 17:8 Or “master”
  2. Proverbs 17:8 Literally “to all which”
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Proverbs 17:18
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18 It is senseless to give a pledge,
    to become surety for a neighbor.(A)

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Proverbs 17:18
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18 A person who lacks sense[a] pledges;[b]
    he becomes security before his neighbor.

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  1. Proverbs 17:18 Literally “heart”
  2. Proverbs 17:18 Literally “pledges a hand”
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Proverbs 17:23
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23 The wicked accept a concealed bribe
    to pervert the ways of justice.(A)

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Proverbs 17:23
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23 The wicked will accept a bribe from the lap,
    in order to pervert the ways of justice.

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