Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

American Standard Version (ASV)

A bribe is `as' a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

An offering of money is like a stone of great price in the eyes of him who has it: wherever he goes, he does well.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of the possessor: whithersoever it turneth it prospereth.

World English Bible (WEB)

A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; Wherever he turns, he prospers.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

A stone of grace `is' the bribe in the eyes of its possessors, Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.