Proverbs 17:7-9

New International Reader's Version

⁷ Fancy words don’t belong in the mouths of ungodly fools.
    And lies certainly don’t belong in the mouths of rulers!

⁸ Those who give money think it will buy them favors.
    They think that no matter where they turn, they will succeed.

⁹ Whoever wants to show love forgives a wrong.
    But those who talk about it separate close friends.