Proverbs 17:7-9

International Standard Version

⁷Appropriate speech is inconsistent with the fool;
how much more are deceitful statements^[a] with a prince!

⁸A bribe works wonders^[b] in the eyes of its giver;
wherever he turns he prospers.

⁹Anyone who overlooks^[c] an offense promotes love,
but someone who gossips separates close 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)

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New International Version (NIV)