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

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Verse part Definition: Part of speech: Strong's: Hebrew: Transliteration:
A bribe a present, bribe Noun H7810 הַ֭שֹּׁחַד ha·sho·chad
is a charm a stone Noun H68 אֶֽבֶן־ e·ven-
in the sight an eye Noun H5869 בְּעֵינֵ֣י be·'ei·nei
of its owner; owner, lord Noun H1167 בְעָלָ֑יו ve·'a·lav;
Wherever to, into, towards Prepostion H413 אֶֽל־ el-
he turns, to turn Verb H6437 יִפְנֶ֣ה yif·neh
he prospers. to be prudent Verb H7919 יַשְׂכִּֽיל׃ yas·kil.

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New American Standard Bible 1995 A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
King James Bible A bribe gift is as a charm precious stone in the sight eyes of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers.him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
Hebrew Greek English A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers.