Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn. New Living Translation A bribe is like a lucky charm; whoever gives one will prosper! English Standard Version A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers. Berean Standard Bible A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds. King James Bible A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. New King James Version A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor; Wherever he turns, he prospers. New American Standard Bible A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers. NASB 1995 A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers. NASB 1977 A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers. Legacy Standard Bible A bribe is a charm in the eyes of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers. Amplified Bible A bribe is like a bright, precious stone in the eyes of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers. Christian Standard Bible A bribe seems like a magic stone to its owner; wherever he turns, he succeeds. Holman Christian Standard Bible A bribe seems like a magic stone to its owner; wherever he turns, he succeeds. American Standard Version A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. Contemporary English Version A bribe works miracles like a magic charm that brings good luck. English Revised Version A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. GOD'S WORD® Translation A bribe seems [like] a jewel to the one who gives it. Wherever he turns, he prospers. Good News Translation Some people think a bribe works like magic; they believe it can do anything. International Standard Version A bribe works wonders in the eyes of its giver; wherever he turns he prospers. Majority Standard Bible A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds. NET Bible A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds. New Heart English Bible A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers. Webster's Bible Translation A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. World English Bible A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA stone of grace [is] the bribe in the eyes of its possessors, "" Wherever it turns, it prospers. Young's Literal Translation A stone of grace is the bribe in the eyes of its possessors, Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. Smith's Literal Translation The gift a stone of grace in the, eyes of him possessing it: to all which it shall turn it shall prosper. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe expectation of him that expecteth, is a most acceptable jewel: whithersoever he turneth himself, he understandeth wisely. Catholic Public Domain Version The expectation of those who stand ready is a most pleasing jewel. Whichever way he turns himself, he understands prudently. New American Bible A bribe seems a charm to its user; at every turn it brings success. New Revised Standard Version A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of those who give it; wherever they turn they prosper. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA precious stone is beautiful in the eyes of him who has it; wherever it turns it is admired. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A precious stone is beautiful in the eyes of him who owns it, and wherever it turns it is notable. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever he turneth, he prospereth. Brenton Septuagint Translation Instruction is to them that use it a gracious reward; and whithersoever it may turn, it shall prosper. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Better a Dry Morsel in Quietness…7Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler! 8A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds. 9Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.… Cross References Exodus 23:8 Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous. Deuteronomy 16:19 Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous. Ecclesiastes 7:7 Surely extortion turns a wise man into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart. 1 Samuel 8:3 But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice. 1 Samuel 12:3 Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.” 1 Samuel 12:4 “You have not cheated us or oppressed us,” they replied, “nor have you taken anything from the hand of man.” 1 Kings 15:19 “Let there be a treaty between me and you as there was between my father and your father. See, I have sent you a gift of silver and gold. Now go and break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel, so that he will withdraw from me.” 2 Kings 16:8 Ahaz also took the silver and gold found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the king’s palace, and he sent it as a gift to the king of Assyria. 2 Chronicles 19:7 And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.” Isaiah 1:23 Your rulers are rebels, friends of thieves. They all love bribes and chasing after rewards. They do not defend the fatherless, and the plea of the widow never comes before them. Isaiah 5:23 who acquit the guilty for a bribe and deprive the innocent of justice. Micah 3:11 Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean upon the LORD, saying, “Is not the LORD among us? No disaster can come upon us.” Micah 7:3 Both hands are skilled at evil; the prince and the judge demand a bribe. When the powerful utters his evil desire, they all conspire together. Matthew 28:12-15 And after the chief priests had met with the elders and formed a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money / and instructed them: “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’ / If this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” ... Luke 16:14 The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all of this and were scoffing at Jesus. Treasury of Scripture A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that has it: wherever it turns, it prospers. gift Proverbs 17:23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. Psalm 18:16 He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters. Psalm 19:6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. precious stone or stone of grace Genesis 33:9-11 And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep that thou hast unto thyself… Genesis 43:11 And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds: 1 Samuel 25:35 So David received of her hand that which she had brought him, and said unto her, Go up in peace to thine house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person. Jump to Previous Bribe Charm Eyes Gift Gives Goes Great Magic Money Offering Owner Possessors Precious Price Prospereth Prospers Sight Stone Succeeds Turneth Turns Wherever WhithersoeverJump to Next Bribe Charm Eyes Gift Gives Goes Great Magic Money Offering Owner Possessors Precious Price Prospereth Prospers Sight Stone Succeeds Turneth Turns Wherever WhithersoeverProverbs 17 1. Contrasts between the Righteous and the WickedA bribe The Hebrew word for "bribe" is "שֹׁחַד" (shochad), which refers to a gift given with the intention of influencing the recipient's actions or decisions. In the ancient Near Eastern context, bribery was a common practice, often used to sway judges or officials. From a conservative Christian perspective, the Bible consistently condemns bribery as it undermines justice and righteousness. It is important to recognize that while a bribe may seem to offer immediate benefits, it ultimately corrupts both the giver and the receiver, leading to moral decay. is a charm to its giver wherever he turns he succeeds "Munera, crede mihi, capiunt hominesque deosque; Hebrew A bribeהַ֭שֹּׁחַד (haš·šō·ḥaḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7810: A present, bribe is a charm חֵ֣ן (ḥên) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2580: Graciousness, subjective, objective to בְּעֵינֵ֣י (bə·‘ê·nê) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain its giver; בְעָלָ֑יו (ḇə·‘ā·lāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1167: A master, a husband, owner wherever אֶֽל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to he turns, יִפְנֶ֣ה (yip̄·neh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6437: To turn, to face, appear, look he succeeds. יַשְׂכִּֽיל׃ (yaś·kîl) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7919: To be, circumspect, intelligent Links Proverbs 17:8 NIVProverbs 17:8 NLT Proverbs 17:8 ESV Proverbs 17:8 NASB Proverbs 17:8 KJV Proverbs 17:8 BibleApps.com Proverbs 17:8 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 17:8 Chinese Bible Proverbs 17:8 French Bible Proverbs 17:8 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 17:8 A bribe is a precious stone (Prov. 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