Proverbs 17:7-9

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

⁷Eloquent words do not become a fool, nor lying lips a prince.

⁸The expectation of him that expecteth, is a most acceptable jewel: whithersoever he turneth himself, he understandeth wisely.

⁹He that concealeth a transgression. seeketh friendships: he that repeateth it again, separateth friends.

Proverbs 17:7-9

New International Version

⁷Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool—
how much worse lying lips to a ruler!^(A)

⁸A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it;
they think success will come at every turn.^(B)

⁹Whoever would foster love covers over an offense,^(C)
but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.^(D)

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)

New International Version (NIV)