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A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it;
    wherever he turns, he prospers.

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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

18 A man void of understanding strikes hands,
    and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.

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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

23 A wicked man receives a bribe in secret,
    to pervert the ways of justice.

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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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