Proverbs 17:6-8

Holman Christian Standard Bible

⁶ Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly,
and the pride of sons is their fathers.

⁷ Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips;
how much worse are lies for a ruler.

⁸ A bribe^(A) seems like a magic stone to its owner;
wherever he turns, he succeeds.^(B)