Proverbs 17:7-8
Proverbs 17:7-8 The Message (MSG)
We don’t expect eloquence from fools, nor do we expect lies from our leaders. Receiving a gift is like getting a rare gemstone; any way you look at it, you see beauty refracted.
Proverbs 17:7-8 King James Version (KJV)
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: Much less do lying lips a prince. A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
Proverbs 17:7-8 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less are lying lips to a prince. A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
Proverbs 17:7-8 New Century Version (NCV)
Fools should not be proud, and rulers should not be liars. Some people think they can pay others to do anything they ask. They think it will work every time.
Proverbs 17:7-8 American Standard Version (ASV)
Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince. A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
Proverbs 17:7-8 New International Version (Anglicised) (NIVUK)
Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool – how much worse lying lips to a ruler! A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.
Proverbs 17:7-8 New King James Version (NKJV)
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.
Proverbs 17:7-8 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Excellent speech does not benefit a fool [who is spiritually blind], Much less do lying lips benefit a prince. A bribe is like a bright, precious stone in the eyes of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
Proverbs 17:7-8 New Living Translation (NLT)
Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool; even less are lies fitting for a ruler. A bribe is like a lucky charm; whoever gives one will prosper!