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Proverbs 17:7-9
Evangelical Heritage Version

Introduction to Fools and Foolishness:
The Consequences of Being a Fool

7 Eloquent lips are[a] not fitting for a fool.
How much less lying lips for a ruler!
8 A bribe works like a charm for the person who gives it.
Wherever he turns, he prospers.
9 A person who covers an offense pursues love,
but one who repeats the matter separates friends.

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  1. Proverbs 17:7 Or excessive chatter is
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