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A bribe is like a lucky charm; whoever gives one will prosper!
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American Standard Version
A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
Christian Standard Bible
A bribe seems like a magic stone to its owner; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
English Standard Version
A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.
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 seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.
New King James Version
A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
World English Bible
A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.