Proverbs 17:8

NIV: A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.

NAS: A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers.

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

GWT: A bribe seems [like] a jewel to the one who gives it. Wherever he turns, he prospers.

ASV: A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

BBE: 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.

DBY: A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of the possessor: whithersoever it turneth it prospereth.

DRB: The expectation of him that expecteth, is a most acceptable jewel: whithersoever he turneth himself, he understandeth wisely.

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

WEB: A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

YLT: A stone of grace is the bribe in the eyes of its possessors, Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.