Proverbs 17:8

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

A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; 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 stone of grace `is' the bribe in the eyes of its possessors, Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.