Proverbs 17:7-9

Darby Translation

⁷Excellent speech becometh not a vile [man]; how much less do lying lips a noble!

⁸A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of the possessor: whithersoever it turneth it prospereth.

⁹He that covereth transgression seeketh love; but he that bringeth a matter up again separateth very friends.

Proverbs 17:7-9

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)

⁹Whoever would foster love covers over an offense,^(C)
but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.^(D)

Darby Translation (DARBY)

New International Version (NIV)