Proverbs 17:8
A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.
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In Context
7Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.
9He who covers an offence promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
Cross References
Genesis 32:14two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,
Genesis 33:9Esau said, “I have enough, my brother; let that which you have be yours.”
Exodus 23:8“You shall take no bribe, for a bribe blinds those who have sight and perverts the words of the righteous.
1 Samuel 25:35So David received from her hand that which she had brought him. Then he said to her, “Go up in peace to your house. Behold, I have listened to your voice and have granted your request.”
Psalms 18:16He sent from on high. He took me. He drew me out of many waters.
Psalms 21:13Be exalted, LORD, in your strength, so 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 →