Proverbs 17:8
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A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Proverbs 17:8
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A bribe is `as' a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
- American Standard Version (1901)
An offering of money is like a stone of great price in the eyes of him who has it: wherever he goes, he does well.
- Basic English Bible
A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of the possessor: whithersoever it turneth it prospereth.
- Darby Bible
The expectation of him that expecteth, is a most acceptable jewel: whithersoever he turneth himself, he understandeth wisely.
- Douay Rheims Bible
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
- Webster's Bible
A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.
- World English Bible
A stone of grace [is] the bribe in the eyes of its possessors, Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; whithersoever he turneth, he prospereth.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 17:8
17:8 A precious stone - Pleasant and acceptable; and withal dazzles his eyes. Whithersoever - To whomsoever it is presented. But this, as also many of her proverbs, are to be understood of most men, not of all.
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