Proverbs 17:7-9

New American Standard Bible 1995

^7 [a](A)Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool,
Much less are ^(B)lying lips to a prince.
⁸ A ^(C)bribe is a ^[b]charm in the sight of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.
⁹ He who ^(D)conceals a transgression seeks love,
But he who repeats a matter ^(E)separates intimate friends.