Proverbs 17:6-8

New International Version - UK

⁶ Children’s children are a crown to the aged,
    and parents are the pride of their children.

⁷ Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool –
    how much worse lying lips to a ruler!

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