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Proverbs 17:7-8
New American Standard Bible

Chapter 17

7 Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less are lying lips to a prince. 8A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
King James Version

Chapter 17

7Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
8A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
Christian Standard Bible

Chapter 17

7Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips; how much worse are lies for a ruler.
8A bribe seems like a magic stone to its owner; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
New Living Translation

Chapter 17

7Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool; even less are lies fitting for a ruler.
8A bribe is like a lucky charm; whoever gives one will prosper!
English Standard Version

Chapter 17

7Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince. 8 A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.
New International Version

Chapter 17

7Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool— how much worse lying lips to a ruler!
8A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.
New King James Version

Chapter 17

7Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool, Much less lying lips to a prince. 8A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
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