Proverbs 17:10

Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool,

much less do lying lips fit a prince.

A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it;

wherever he turns, he prospers.

He who covers an offense promotes love;

but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

An evil man seeks only rebellion;

therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man,

rather than a fool in his folly.

Whoever rewards evil for good,

evil shall not depart from his house.