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Proverbs 17:8
World English Bible
Proverbs 17:8
World English Bible
8 A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it;
wherever he turns, he prospers.
Proverbs 17:8
English Standard Version
Proverbs 17:8
English Standard Version
8 (A)A bribe is like a magic[a] stone in the eyes of the one who gives it;
wherever he turns he prospers.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:8 Or precious
Proverbs 17:18
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Proverbs 17:18
World English Bible
18 A man void of understanding strikes hands,
and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
Proverbs 17:18
English Standard Version
Proverbs 17:18
English Standard Version
18 One who lacks sense gives a pledge
and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor.
Proverbs 17:23
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Proverbs 17:23
World English Bible
23 A wicked man receives a bribe in secret,
to pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 17:23
English Standard Version
Proverbs 17:23
English Standard Version
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:23 Hebrew a bribe from the bosom
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