Proverbs 15:26-28

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²⁶ Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord,
    but gracious words are pure.
²⁷ Those who are greedy for unjust gain make trouble for their households,
    but those who hate bribes will live.
²⁸ The mind of the righteous ponders how to answer,
    but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil.