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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 17:8,18,23

NASNew American Standard Bible

KJVKing James Version

A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers.

Proverbs 17:8

A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

A person lacking in sense shakes hands And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.

Proverbs 17:18

A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

A wicked person accepts a bribe from an inside pocket To pervert the ways of justice.

Proverbs 17:23

A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.

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