Proverbs 17:8
Whoever gives a bribe thinks it's a magical stone—that wherever they turn they'll have success!
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In Context
7Fine words don't suit stupid people, how much less are lies suited to a ruler.
Cross References
Genesis 32:14200 female goats, 20 male goats; 200 ewes, 20 rams;
Genesis 33:9“I have more than enough, my brother! You keep what you have,” said Esau.
Exodus 23:8Don't accept bribes, for a bribe blinds those who can see, and undermines the evidence of the honest.
1 Samuel 25:35David accepted from Abigail what she had brought him, and told her, “You may go home in peace, because I agree with your advice and grant your request.”
Psalms 18:16He reached down his hand from above and grabbed hold of me. He pulled me out of the deep water.
Psalms 21:13Rise up, Lord, for you are strong! 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 →