8The expectation of him that expecteth, is a most acceptable jewel: whithersoever he turneth himself, he understandeth wisely.


In Context

5 He that despiseth the poor, reproacheth his Maker; and he that rejoiceth at another man's ruin, shall not be unpunished.

6 Children's children are the crown of old men: and the glory of children are their fathers.

7 Eloquent words do not become a fool, nor lying lips a prince.

8 The expectation of him that expecteth, is a most acceptable jewel: whithersoever he turneth himself, he understandeth wisely.

9 He that concealeth a transgression. seeketh friendships: he that repeateth it again, separateth friends.

10 A reproof availeth more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool.

Proverbs 17:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:8A gift [is as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

17:8A bribe is a charm to the one who gives it; wherever he turns, he succeeds.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

17:8A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:8A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of the possessor: whithersoever it turneth it prospereth.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

17:8A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:8A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:8A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

17:8A stone of grace is the bribe in the eyes of its possessors, Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:8A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that has it: wherever it turns, it prospers.