Proverbs 17

NET

8 A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.


Darby

8 A gift is a precious stoneD4321 in the eyes of the possessor: whithersoever it turneth it prospereth.


Darby Bible Notes

stone - Lit. 'stone of favour.'


KJV

8 A gift [is as] a precious stoneK4237in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.


KJV Bible Notes

a precious stone: Heb. a stone of grace.