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Proverbs 17:7-9
Tree of Life Version

7 Arrogant lips are not fitting for a fool,
much less lying lips for a ruler.
8 A bribe is a charm in the eyes of its owner.
Wherever he turns, he succeeds.

9 Whoever covers up an offense seeks love.[a]
Whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.

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  1. Proverbs 17:9 cf. Jacob 5:20; 1 Pet. 4:8.
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