Proverbs 17:8
A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.
In context
5 Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker; he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished. 6 Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers. 7 Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince. 8 A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.
9 Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends. 10 A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into a fool. 11 An evil man seeks only rebellion, and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 17:8 in the KJV
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 17:8 in the NIV
A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.