World English Bible
Proverbs 17:8
“A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 17
6
Children's children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.
7
Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.
8
A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.
9
He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
10
A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.