Proverbs 17:8 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

A bribe seems like a jewel to the one who gives it. Wherever he turns, he prospers. (GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

ASV:

A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

BBE:

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.

DBY:

A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of the possessor: whithersoever it turneth it prospereth.

ERV:

A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

JPS:

A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; whithersoever he turneth, he prospereth.

WBS:

A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

WEB:

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

YLT:

A stone of grace is the bribe in the eyes of its possessors, Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

Proverbs 17:8 Cross References

XREF:

Proverbs 21:14 A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

Isaiah 1:23 Your rulers are rebels And companions of thieves; Everyone loves a bribe And chases after rewards. They do not defend the orphan, Nor does the widow's plea come before them.

Amos 5:12 For I know your transgressions are many and your sins are great, You who distress the righteous and accept bribes And turn aside the poor in the gate. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

17:8 A bribe [is as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: wherever it {c} turneth, it prospereth.
(c) The reward has great force to gain the hearts of men.

WES:

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.

MHC:

17:8. Those who set their hearts upon money, will do any thing for it. What influence should the gifts of God have on our hearts! 9. The way to preserve peace is to make the best of every thing; not to notice what has been said or done against ourselves. 10. A gentle reproof will enter, not only into the head, but into the heart of a wise man. 11. Satan, and the messengers of Satan, shall be let loose upon an evil man. 12. Let us watch over our own passions, and avoid the company of furious men. 13. To render evil for good is devilish. He that does so, brings a curse upon his family. 14. What danger there is in the beginning of strife! Resist its earliest display; and leave it off, if it were possible, before you begin. 15. It is an offence to God to acquit the guilty, or to condemn those who are not guilty. 16. Man's neglect of God's favour and his own interest is very absurd. 17. No change of outward circumstances should abate our affection for our friends or relatives. But no friend, except Christ, deserves unlimited confidence. In Him this text did receive, and still receives its most glorious fulfilment. 18. Let not any wrong their families. Yet Christ's becoming Surety for men, was a glorious display of Divine wisdom; for he was able to discharge the bond.

CONC:

Bribe Charm Gift Gives Goes Grace Magic Money Offering Owner Possessor Possessors Precious Price Prospereth Prospers Sight Stone Succeeds Turneth Turns Wherever Whithersoever

Bribe Charm Eyes Gift Gives Goes Great Magic Money Offering Owner Possessors Precious Price Prospereth Prospers Sight Stone Succeeds Turneth Turns Wherever Whithersoever

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