Those who give money think it will buy them favors. They think that no matter where they turn, they will succeed.

贿赂在馈送的人眼中看为宝玉，随处运动都得顺利。

贿赂在馈赠者的眼中看为玉石，随处运转都得顺利。

贿赂在馈赠者的眼中看为玉石，随处运转都得顺利。

行贿者视贿赂为法宝，可以使他无往不利。

在馈送的人看来，贿赂有如灵符（“灵符”原文作“恩惠宝石”）；无论他到哪里，都必顺利。

贿赂在行贿者眼中是诱人的宝石，无论他转往哪里去，都能通达。

賄賂在餽送的人眼中看為寶玉，隨處運動都得順利。

賄賂在餽贈者的眼中看為玉石，隨處運轉都得順利。

賄賂在餽贈者的眼中看為玉石，隨處運轉都得順利。

行賄者視賄賂為法寶，可以使他無往不利。

在餽送的人看來，賄賂有如靈符（“靈符”原文作“恩惠寶石”）；無論他到哪裡，都必順利。

賄賂在餽送人看來是萬能寶石，無論所向，無不奏效。

賄賂在行賄者眼中是誘人的寶石，無論他轉往哪裡去，都能通達。

行賄者自視其物為寶玉、無往不利、

禮物如寶玉、無往不利。

賄賂在餽者餽者或作受者目中、視如寶玉、無論何往何往或作誰受無不利、

A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.

A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.

A bribe is like a lucky charm; whoever gives one will prosper!

A bribe seems like a magic stone to its owner; wherever he turns, he succeeds.

A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers.

A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor; Wherever he turns, he prospers.

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

A bribe seems like a magic stone to its owner; wherever he turns, he succeeds.

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

A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.

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

“ Do not take money from people who want special favors. It makes you blind to the truth. It twists the words of good people.

Anyone who does wrong accepts favors in secret. Then they turn what is right into what is wrong.

A secret gift calms down anger. A hidden favor softens great anger.

Lord, may you be honored because you are strong. We will sing and praise your might.

But Esau said,“ I already have plenty, my brother. Keep what you have for yourself.”“ No, please!” said Jacob.“ If I’ve pleased you, accept this gift from me. Seeing your face is like seeing the face of God. You have welcomed me so kindly.Please accept the present that was brought to you. God has given me so much. I have everything I need.” Jacob wouldn’t give in. So Esau accepted it.

Your rulers refuse to obey the Lord. They join forces with robbers. All of them love to accept money from those who want special favors. They are always looking for gifts from other people. They don’t stand up in court for children whose fathers have died. They don’t do it for widows either.

David went just beyond the top of the Mount of Olives. Ziba was waiting there to meet him. He was Mephibosheth’s manager. He had several donkeys with saddles on them. They were carrying 200 loaves of bread and 100 raisin cakes. They were also carrying 100 fig cakes and a bottle of wine. The bottle was made out of animal skin.The king asked Ziba,“ Why have you brought all these things?” Ziba answered,“ The donkeys are for the king’s family to ride on. The bread and fruit are for the people to eat. The wine will make those who get tired in the desert feel like new again.”Then the king asked,“ Where is your master’s grandson Mephibosheth?” Ziba said to him,“ He’s staying in Jerusalem. He thinks,‘ Today the Israelites will cause me to rule once again over my grandfather Saul’s kingdom.’ ”Then the king said to Ziba,“ Everything that belonged to Mephibosheth belongs to you now.”“ You are my king and master,” Ziba said.“ I make myself humble in front of you. I bow down to you. May you be pleased with me.”

Then their father Israel spoke to them. He said,“ If that’s the way it has to be, then do what I tell you. Put some of the best things from our land in your bags. Take them down to the man as a gift. Take some lotion and a little honey. Take some spices and myrrh. Take some pistachio nuts and almonds.

It rises at one end of the heavens. Then it moves across to the other end. Everything enjoys its warmth.

He reached down from heaven. He took hold of me. He lifted me out of deep waters.

They are very good at doing what is evil. Rulers require gifts. Judges accept money from people who want special favors. Those who are powerful always get what they want. All of them make evil plans together.

Then David accepted from her what she had brought him. He said,“ Go home in peace. I’ve heard your words. I’ll do what you have asked.”

The voice of the Lord is powerful. The voice of the Lord is majestic.

I know how many crimes you have committed. You have sinned far too much. Among you are people who crush those who have done no wrong. They accept money from people who want special favors. They take away the rights of poor people in the courts.

Do what is right. Treat everyone the same. Don’t take money from people who want special favors. It makes those who are wise close their eyes to the truth. It twists the words of those who have done nothing wrong.