Proverbs 17:7-9

Young's Literal Translation

⁷ Not comely for a fool is a lip of excellency, Much less for a noble a lip of falsehood.

⁸ A stone of grace [is] the bribe in the eyes of its possessors, Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

⁹ Whoso is covering transgression is seeking love, And whoso is repeating a matter Is separating a familiar friend.