(A)Grandchildren are the crown of old men,
And the (B)glory of sons is their fathers.
[a](C)Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool,
Much less are (D)lying lips to a prince.
A (E)bribe is a [b]charm in the sight of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 17:7 Lit A lip of abundance
  2. Proverbs 17:8 Lit stone of favor