[a](A)Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool,
Much less are (B)lying lips to a prince.
A (C)bribe is a [b]charm in the sight of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.
One who (D)conceals an offense seeks love,
But one who repeats a matter (E)separates close friends.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 17:7 Lit A lip of abundance
  2. Proverbs 17:8 Lit stone of favor

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