Proverbs 17:8
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King James Version (modern wording)
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that has it: anywhere it turns, it prospers.
Proverbs 17:8 (KJV)
American Standard Version
A bribe isasa precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
Proverbs 17:8 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
Proverbs 17:8 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 17:8 say?
Proverbs 17:8 in modern King James wording reads: "A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that has it: anywhere it turns, it prospers."
Where is Proverbs 17:8 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 17:8 is verse 8 of chapter 17 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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