Proverbs 17:8,23
Proverbs 17:8 King James Version (KJV)
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
Proverbs 17:23 King James Version (KJV)
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom To pervert the ways of judgment.
Proverbs 17:8 New King James Version (NKJV)
A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
Proverbs 17:23 New King James Version (NKJV)
A wicked man accepts a bribe behind the back To pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 17:8 New Living Translation (NLT)
A bribe is like a lucky charm; whoever gives one will prosper!
Proverbs 17:23 New Living Translation (NLT)
The wicked take secret bribes to pervert the course of justice.
Proverbs 17:8 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.
Proverbs 17:23 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
The wicked accepts a bribe in secret to pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 17:8 The Message (MSG)
Receiving a gift is like getting a rare gemstone; any way you look at it, you see beauty refracted.
Proverbs 17:23 The Message (MSG)
The wicked take bribes under the table; they show nothing but contempt for justice.
Proverbs 17:8 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
Proverbs 17:23 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A wicked man receives a bribe from the bosom To pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 17:8 New Century Version (NCV)
Some people think they can pay others to do anything they ask. They think it will work every time.
Proverbs 17:23 New Century Version (NCV)
When the wicked accept money to do wrong there can be no justice.
Proverbs 17:8 American Standard Version (ASV)
A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
Proverbs 17:23 American Standard Version (ASV)
A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 17:8 New International Version (NIV)
A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.
Proverbs 17:23 New International Version (NIV)
The wicked accept bribes in secret to pervert the course of justice.
Proverbs 17:8 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A bribe is like a bright, precious stone in the eyes of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
Proverbs 17:23 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A wicked man receives a bribe from the [hidden] pocket To pervert the ways of justice.