Proverbs 17:6-8

International Children’s Bible

⁶Grandchildren are the reward of old people.
And children are proud of their parents.

⁷Foolish people should not be proud.
And rulers should not be liars!

⁸A person might think he can pay people and they will do anything he asks.
He thinks it will succeed every time.

Proverbs 17:6-8

King James Version

⁶Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

⁷Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

⁸A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

⁶Children’s children^(A) are a crown to the aged,
and parents are the pride of their children.

⁷Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool—
how much worse lying lips to a ruler!^(B)

⁸A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it;
they think success will come at every turn.^(C)

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