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…

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 rec…

A gift [is as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that has
it
Or "is a stone of grac…

Those who set their hearts upon money will do anything for it. What influence should the gifts of God have on our hearts!