ESV A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.

Q: Proverbs 17:8 says “A bribe is like a lucky charm, whoever gives one will prosper.” Should it not say “A Gift is like a lucky charm, whoever gives one will ...

9 нояб. 2019 г. · The proverb does not condemn gifts, but rather indicates their powerful potential for good or evil. If they are used with good motives for good ...

A bribe is as a jewel in the eyes of him that receives it; whithersoever he turns he prospers: all his energies are called out by the prospect of gain.

10 мая 2017 г. · TL;DR: Bribes that pervert justice are condemned, but gifts which curry favour are allowed and sometimes even a sign of wisdom.

28 июл. 2020 г. · Proverbs 17:8 KJV A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. I do not know what ...

Proverbs 17:8 A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.... Read verse in New International Version.

Bribes work! They are extremely effective in accomplishing their goals. a. Wherever the bribe goes, it prospers... it accomplishes its goal.

17 авг. 2010 г. · A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers. ​Proverbs 17:8. Bribes are interesting things in the world ...

As seen in Proverbs 17:8, the proverb illustrates a reality where the wealthy believe their resources can sway situations to their favor, reflective of wider ...