Proverbs 17:8-9 - Compare All Versions

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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.

A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers. Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.

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.

A bribe  seems like a magic stone to its owner; wherever he turns, he succeeds.  Whoever conceals an offense promotes love,  but whoever gossips about it separates friends.

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.

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.

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!

A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers. One who conceals an offense seeks love, But one who repeats a matter separates close friends.

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.

A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds. The one who forgives an offense seeks love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.