Proverbs 17:8-10
Authorized (King James) Version
8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it:
whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love;
but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man
than an hundred stripes into a fool.
Proverbs 17:8-10
New International Version
8 A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it;
they think success will come at every turn.(A)
9 Whoever would foster love covers over an offense,(B)
but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.(C)
10 A rebuke impresses a discerning person
more than a hundred lashes a fool.
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