Proverbs 17:7-9

New King James Version

⁷ Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool,
Much less lying lips to a prince.

⁸ A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.

^9 (A)He who covers a transgression seeks love,
But ^(B)he who repeats a matter separates friends.