Proverbs 17:7-8

King James Version

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.

Proverbs 17:7-8

New International Version

⁷Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool—
how much worse lying lips to a ruler!^(A)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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New International Version (NIV)