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Proverbs 17:8-9
New American Standard Bible

Chapter 17

8A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers. 9One who conceals an offense seeks love, But one who repeats a matter separates close friends.
King James Version

Chapter 17

8A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
9He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
Christian Standard Bible

Chapter 17

8A bribe seems like a magic stone to its owner; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
9Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but whoever gossips about it separates friends.
New Living Translation

Chapter 17

8A bribe is like a lucky charm; whoever gives one will prosper!
9Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.
English Standard Version

Chapter 17

8 A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers. 9Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.
New International Version

Chapter 17

8A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.
9Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
New King James Version

Chapter 17

8A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor; Wherever he turns, he prospers. 9 He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends.
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