Proverbs 17:6-11 American Standard Version (ASV)

6. Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.

7. Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.

8. A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

9. He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

10. A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.

11. An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

Proverbs 17