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Proverbs 17:8

Revised Standard Version RSV

New International Version NIV

8 A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.

8 A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.

Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.