Fine speech is not (A)becoming to a fool;
    still less is (B)false speech to a prince.
(C)A bribe is like a magic[a] stone in the eyes of the one who gives it;
    wherever he turns he prospers.
Whoever (D)covers an offense seeks love,
    but he who repeats a matter (E)separates close friends.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 17:8 Or precious

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