Proverbs 17:8
A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.
In context
5 Whoever mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker; whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished. 6 Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children. 7 Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool— how much worse lying lips to a ruler! 8 A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.
9 Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. 10 A rebuke impresses a discerning person more than a hundred lashes a fool. 11 Evildoers foster rebellion against God; the messenger of death will be sent against them.
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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.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 17:8 in the ESV
A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.