Matthew Poole and continuators on Proverbs 17:8

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

Pleasant and acceptable, and withal dazleth his eyes.

Heb. of the Lord, or owner of it, either 1. of the giver: Or rather 2. of the Receiver of it, who by the giver is made Lord of it, for to his eyes it was exposed, that he might discern the beauty and worth of it▪ and thereby be allured to do what was desired, which accordingly he did, as it here follows.

To whomsoever it is presented▪ But this, as also many other Proverbs, are to be understood of the common course or effect with most men, but not universally of all men.

Marginal references: [illegible: 1 word] 18. 16.; [illegible: 1 word]. a stone [illegible: 1 word].