Proverbs 17:8-10
Common English Bible
8 A bribe seems magical in the eyes of those who give it,
granting success to all who use it.
9 One who seeks love conceals an offense,
but one who repeats it divides friends.
10 A rebuke goes deeper to an understanding person
than a hundred lashes to 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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