Proverbs 17:7-9

Holman Christian Standard Bible

⁷ Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips;
how much worse are lies for a ruler.

⁸ A bribe^(A) seems like a magic stone to its owner;
wherever he turns, he succeeds.^(B)

⁹ Whoever conceals an offense promotes love,^(C)
but whoever gossips about it separates friends.^(D)