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[a](A)Grandchildren are the crown of old men,
And the (B)beauty of sons is their fathers.
(C)Excellent lips are not fitting for a [b]wicked fool,
Even less are (D)lying lips for a noble man.
A (E)bribe is a [c]charm in the eyes of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 17:6 Lit Sons’ sons
  2. Proverbs 17:7 One who rejects wisdom in rebellion against God
  3. Proverbs 17:8 Lit stone of grace

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

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

A 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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(A)Children’s children are the crown of old men,
And the glory of children is their father.

Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool,
Much less lying lips to a prince.

A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.

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