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)

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