Proverbs 17:8
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
Context
This verse from Proverbs Chapter 17 connects to 10 cross-references. Proverbs on family life, friendship, and integrity: better a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife. A friend loves at all times and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Whoever mocks the …
Other Translations
A bribe isasa precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
A stone of grace <FI>is<Fi> the bribe in the eyes of its possessors, Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
An offering of money is like a stone of great price in the eyes of him who has it: wherever he goes, he does well.
Cross References
And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep that thou hast unto thyself.
Take, I pray thee, my blessing that is brought to thee; because God hath dealt graciously with me, and because …
And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits …
And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.
Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the …
So David received of her hand that which she had brought him, and said unto her, Go up in peace …
And when David was a little past the top of the hill, behold, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, …
Then said the king to Ziba, Behold, thine are all that pertained unto Mephibosheth. And Ziba said, I humbly beseech …
He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters.
His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there …