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1A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.
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A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into a fool.
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An evil man seeks only rebellion, and 4a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
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The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so 9quit before the quarrel breaks out.
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He who 10justifies the wicked and he who 11condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the LORD.
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Why should a fool have money in his hand 12to buy wisdom when he has no sense?
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13A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
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One who lacks sense gives a pledge and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor.
Almeida Atualizada (Portuguese) AA
Provérbios 17:8
Pedra preciosa é a peita aos olhos de quem a oferece; para onde quer que ele se volte, serve-lhe de proveito.
King James Version KJV
Proverbs 17:8
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
New King James Version NKJV
Proverbs 17:8
A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
Nova Versão Internacional NVIP
Provérbios 17:8
O suborno é um recurso fascinante para aquele que o oferece;aonde quer que vá, ele tem sucesso.
The English Standard Version is published with the permission of Good News Publishers.
(English Standard Version - The Holy Bible Online)