Proverbs 17:8

 

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

King James Version (KJV)

 

 

Other Translations of Proverbs 17:8

“A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoeuer it turneth, it prospereth.”
King James Version (1611) - View original scan of Proverbs chapter 17
 

“A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers.”
New American Standard Version (1995)
 

“A bribe is `as' a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.”
American Standard Version (1901)
 

“An offering of money is like a stone of great price in the eyes of him who has it: wherever he goes, he does well.”
Basic English Bible
 

“A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of the possessor: whithersoever it turneth it prospereth.”
Darby Bible
 

“The expectation of him that expecteth, is a most acceptable jewel: whithersoever he turneth himself, he understandeth wisely. ”
Douay Rheims Bible
 

“A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. ”
Webster's Bible
 

“A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.”
World English Bible
 

“A stone of grace [is] the bribe in the eyes of its possessors, Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.”
Youngs Literal Bible
 

“ A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; whithersoever he turneth, he prospereth.”
Jewish Publication Society Bible
 


 

alan's comment on 2020-05-19 06:44:15:

Odd we dont put abilities in a bank to earn interest we ha

 

Byram Madison's comment on 2015-09-07 18:34:43:

I think the gift is a bribe, and it's a precious stone in his eyes because wherever he uses it, it will work it prospereth

 

Nancy's comment on 2014-04-17 04:11:56:

Could this gift mean a talent such as singing, playing an instrument, etc. ?

 

Evalena J Latham's comment on 2014-04-01 11:26:30:

The lord has to reveal the meaning of this word. The Lord gives wisdom out of his mouth comes understanding.

 


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