Verse Comparison: Proverbs 17:8
American Standard Version
A bribe is `as' a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
Amplified® Bible
A bribe is like a bright, precious stone that dazzles the eyes {and} affects the mind of him who gives it; [as if by magic] he prospers, whichever way he turns.
Contemporary English Version
A bribe works miracles like a magic charm that brings good luck.
Darby English Version
A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of the possessor: whithersoever it turneth it prospereth.
Good News Bible
Some people think a bribe works like magic; they believe it can do anything.
King James Version
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
New American Standard Bible
A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
New International Version
A bribe is a charm to the one who gives it;
wherever he turns, he succeeds.
New King James Version
A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A bribe serves as a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
Revised Standard Version
A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.
Young's Literal Translation
A stone of grace `is' the bribe in the eyes of its possessors, Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.