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Proverbs 17:7-8
King James Version
Proverbs 17:7-8
King James Version
7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
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Proverbs 17:7-8
New International Version
Proverbs 17:7-8
New International Version
7 Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool—
how much worse lying lips to a ruler!(A)
8 A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it;
they think success will come at every turn.(B)
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