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Proverbs 17:7-9
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7 Fine speech[a] is not becoming a fool,
    still less[b] is false speech[c] for a ruler.
8 The bribe is a stone of magic in the eyes of its owner;[d]
    everywhere[e] he will turn, he will prosper.
9 He who forgives an affront fosters love,
    but he who waits on a matter will alienate a friend.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 17:7 Literally “A lip of fineness”
  2. Proverbs 17:7 Literally “only for”
  3. Proverbs 17:7 Literally “lip of deceit”
  4. Proverbs 17:8 Or “master”
  5. Proverbs 17:8 Literally “to all which”
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Proverbs 17:7-9
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7 Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool—
    how much worse lying lips to a ruler!(A)

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

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

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