Proverbs 17:8
A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
Berean Standard Bible
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In Context
7Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler!
9Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.
Cross References
Genesis 32:14200 female goats, 20 male goats, 200 ewes, 20 rams,
Genesis 33:9“I already have plenty, my brother,” Esau replied. “Keep what belongs to you.”
Exodus 23:8Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous.
1 Samuel 25:35Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought him, and he said to her, “Go home in peace. See, I have heeded your voice and granted your request.”
Psalms 18:16He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters.
Psalms 21:13Be exalted, O LORD, in Your strength; we will sing and praise Your power.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 17:8
7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. Two things are here represented as very absurd: 1. That men of no repute should be dictators. What can be more unbecoming than for fools, who are known to have little sense and discretion, to pretend to that which is above them and which they were never cut out for? A fool, in Solomon's proverbs, signifies a wicked man, whom excellent speech does not become, because his conversation gives the lie to his excellent speech. What have those to… Read the whole commentary →