Proverbs 17:8 meaning and explanation
A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
Proverbs 17:8, Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 17:8 is a saying from Israel's wisdom tradition, observing how bribery works in a fallen world. The Hebrew word here, shochad, means a gift given to sway judgment, and the proverb states plainly what the giver experiences: the bribe feels like a lucky charm, and the one who offers it seems to prosper wherever he goes.
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