(A)Grandchildren are (B)the crown of the aged,
    and the glory of children is their fathers.
Fine speech is not (C)becoming to a fool;
    still less is (D)false speech to a prince.
(E)A bribe is like a magic[a] stone in the eyes of the one who gives it;
    wherever he turns he prospers.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 17:8 Or precious

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