Proverbs 17:8 in the World English Bible
A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.
Context
7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.