Pro Proverbs, chapter Proverbs of Solomon, chapter 17
A gift [is as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that has it: to wherever it turns, it prospers.
Ordspråkene 17:8 i ulike oversettelser
Engelsk
KJV (66 books)
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
ASV
A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
DRA
The expectation of him that expecteth, is a most acceptable jewel: whithersoever he turneth himself, he understandeth wisely.
FBV
Whoever gives a bribe thinks it's a magical stone—that wherever they turn they'll have success!
GNV
A rewarde is as a stone pleasant in the eyes of them that haue it: it prospereth, whithersoeuer it turneth.
JPS
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; whithersoever he turneth, he prospereth.
LSV
A stone of grace [is] the bribe in the eyes of its possessors, || Wherever it turns, it prospers.
NIV (US)
A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.
OJB
A shochad (gift, bribe) is like a charm in the eynayim of him that hath it: wherever he turneth, he prospereth.
T4T
People think that a bribe is like a magic stone to persuade someone to do what they want him to do; they think that because of the bribe, that person will do whatever they want him to do.
WEB (US)
A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.