Proverbs 17:8

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⁸A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it;
wherever he turns, he prospers.

Proverbs 17:8

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

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

¹⁸It is senseless to give a pledge,
to become surety for a neighbor.^(A)

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

²³The wicked accept a concealed bribe
to pervert the ways of justice.^(A)

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