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Proverbs 17:8
Rushwa ni kama jiwe la kiini macho kwa yule ambaye atoaye; yeye anayeiacha, hufanikiwa.
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Proverbs 17:8 in other translations
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.
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In context
5 Mwenye kumdhihaki masikini humtukana Muumba wake na anayefurahia msiba hatakosa adhabu.
6 Wajukuu ni taji ya wazee na wazazi huleta heshima kwa watoto wao.
7 Hotuba ya ushawishi haifai kwa mpumbavu; kidogo zaidi midomo ya uongo inafaa kwa ufalme.
8 Rushwa ni kama jiwe la kiini macho kwa yule ambaye atoaye; yeye anayeiacha, hufanikiwa.
9 Anayesamehe kosa hutafuta upendo, bali yeye anayerudia jambo huwatenganisha marafiki wa karibu.
10 Karipio hupenya ndani ya mtu mwenye ufahamu kuliko mapigo mamia kwenda kwa mpumbavu.
11 Mtu mbaya hutafuta uasi tu, hivyo mjumbe katiri atatumwa dhidi yake.
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