Proverbs 17:8-9
Proverbs 17:8-9 The Message (MSG)
Receiving a gift is like getting a rare gemstone; any way you look at it, you see beauty refracted. Overlook an offense and bond a friendship; fasten on to a slight and—good-bye, friend!
Proverbs 17:8-9 King James Version (KJV)
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
Proverbs 17:8-9 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers. He who conceals a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates intimate friends.
Proverbs 17:8-9 New Century Version (NCV)
Some people think they can pay others to do anything they ask. They think it will work every time. Whoever forgives someone’s sin makes a friend, but gossiping about the sin breaks up friendships.
Proverbs 17:8-9 American Standard Version (ASV)
A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
Proverbs 17:8-9 New International Version (NIV)
A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn. Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
Proverbs 17:8-9 New King James Version (NKJV)
A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor; Wherever he turns, he prospers. He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends.
Proverbs 17:8-9 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A bribe is like a bright, precious stone in the eyes of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers. He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love, But he who repeats or gossips about a matter separates intimate friends.
Proverbs 17:8-9 New Living Translation (NLT)
A bribe is like a lucky charm; whoever gives one will prosper! Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.