Verse 8
Proverbs 17:8
American Standard Version Byzantine Text
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A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
Original Language Text
hebrew
אֶֽבֶן חֵ֣ן הַ֭/שֹּׁחַד בְּ/עֵינֵ֣י בְעָלָ֑י/ו אֶֽל כָּל אֲשֶׁ֖ר יִפְנֶ֣ה יַשְׂכִּֽיל
English Translation
A stone of grace is the bribe in the eyes of its owners, and to all that it turns, it gives wisdom.
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Chapter 17 Context
1
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
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2
A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in...
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3
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.
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4
An evildoer giveth heed to wicked lips; And a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
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5
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; And he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunishe...
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6
Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.
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7
Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.
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8
A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prosper...
9
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief frie...
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10
A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.
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11
An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
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12
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.
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13
Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.
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14
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before the...
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15
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomi...
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16
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?
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17
A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.
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18
A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
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19
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
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20
He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischi...
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21
He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow; And the father of a fool hath no joy.
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22
A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
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23
A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.
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24
Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of...
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25
A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her that bare him.
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26
Also to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.
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27
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
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28
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed a...
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