Proverbs 17:8 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

Proverbs 17:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

A half-satirical description of the power of bribery in palaces and among judges. The precious stone (literally as in the margin) is probably a gem, thought of as a talisman, which, “wherever it tu...
Proverbs 17:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

A bribe [is as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: wherever it (c) turneth, it prospereth. (c) The reward has great force to gain the hearts of men.
Proverbs 17:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 17. Fresh points are the rise of the able and clever slave to a place in the family ( Proverbs 17:2 ), the practice of bribes ( Proverbs 17:8 ; Proverbs 17:23 ), the value of adversity as...
Proverbs 17:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

him that hath it . its owner (the bribed, not the briber). prospereth . it sparkles. And he loves to look at it and keep it. Compare "gift", Proverbs 17:23 .
Proverbs 17:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. A gift is as a precious stone - It both enriches and ornaments. In the latter clause there is...
Proverbs 17:8 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

A gift is as a precious stone, &c.— A gift is so tempting, that it can be no more refused than a precious jewel by him to whom it is presented, if he be not under the influences of Divine grace...
Proverbs 17:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. A gift (is as) a precious stone (literally, a stone of grace) in the eyes of him that h...
Proverbs 17:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1. Lit. 'the sacrifices of strife.' There would be no pleasure in the festal meal which followed a sacrifice ( Proverbs 7:14 ) if it was accompanied with a quarrel. 'A little with quiet is the only...
Proverbs 17:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

A gift is as a precious stone ... — A description of the influence of bribery: — A bribe is as a jewel in the eyes of him that receives it; whithersoever he turns he prospers : all his energies are...
Proverbs 17:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER 18 FRIENDSHIP "A friend loveth at all times, and as a brother is born for adversity."- Proverbs 17:17 This rendering, based upon the margin of the R.V, yields a much better sense than t...
Proverbs 17:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Verse Proverbs 17:3 . Two important thoughts are suggested by this proverb. First, that the heart will yield to no force other than that of God. Dross in metal may be discovered and expurged by fire...
Proverbs 17:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts. A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue. Whoso mocketh the poor repr...
Proverbs 17:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

A gift [is as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it ,.... Or "is a stone of grace" h, the note of similitude being wanting. It is an ornament of grace, adorns the person that wears it, m...
Proverbs 17:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

A gift [is as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. Ver. 8. A gift is as a precious stone, &c. ] Heb., As a stone of grace. Like that prec...
Proverbs 17:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

A gift is as a precious stone , &c. “A gift is so tempting that it can no more be refused than a lovely jewel can, by him to whom it is presented; and such is its power, that it commonly prevail...
Proverbs 17:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. The design of this observation is to show, 1. That those who have money in...
Proverbs 17:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

As a precious stone; pleasant and acceptable, and withal dazzleth his eyes. Of him that hath it, Heb. of the lord or owner of it ; either, 1. Of the giver; or rather, 2. Of the receiver of...
Proverbs 17:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Follies Of The Fool ( Proverbs 17:8-16 ). The previous subsection ended with reference to the nabal (fool), and this now leads on to consideration of the activities of fools (kesil) ( Proverbs...
Proverbs 17:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Proverbs 17:8 . A gift . Some expositors understand this in the sense of a bribe. Delitzsch translates the whole verse—“The gift of bribery appears a jewel to its receiver, whithe...
Proverbs 17:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 17:1 . Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith. See Proverbs 15:17 . Proverbs 17:3 . The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace (or crucible) for gold. Silver ores in Me...
Proverbs 17:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Proverbs 17:1 (Comp, Proverbs 15:16 , Proverbs 15:17 ; Proverbs 16:8 .) Better (sweeter) is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith. Dry bread was soaked in wine or water be...
Proverbs 17:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

v. 8. A gift is as a precious stone, literally, "a stone of loveliness," of charming grace, in the eyes of him that hath it, the reference apparently being to the case of one who is stimulated by...
Proverbs 17:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Samuel 25:35 ; 2 Samuel 16:1-4 ; Deuteronomy 16:19 ; Exodus 23:8 ; Genesis 33:9-11 ; Genesis 43:11 ; Micah 7:3 ; Proverbs 17:23 ; Psalms 18:16 ; Psalms 19:6 ; Psalms 21:13 ; Psalms 29:4...
Proverbs 17:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

A precious stone — Pleasant and acceptable; and withal dazzles his eyes. Whithersoever — To whomsoever it is presented. But this, as also many of her proverbs, are to be understood of most men, not...

Proverbs 17:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Proverbs 17:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Proverbs 17:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 17:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Proverbs 17:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Proverbs 17:8 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 17:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 17:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 17:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Proverbs 17:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Proverbs 17:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 17:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Proverbs 17:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Proverbs 17:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Proverbs 17:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 17:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Proverbs 17:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 17:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 17:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Proverbs 17:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 17:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Proverbs 17:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Proverbs 17:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Proverbs 17:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes