Proverbs 17:8
King James VersionSource notes
“A gift a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.”
Context
5Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
6Children’s children the crown of old men; and the glory of children their fathers.
7Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
8A gift 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 friends.
10A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
11An evil seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.