The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 17, Verse 8

The hoary head [is] a crown of glory, [if] it be found in the way of righteousness.

[He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof [is] of the LORD.

Better [is] a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices [with] strife.

A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

The fining pot [is] for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.

A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; [and] a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: [and] he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

Children's children [are] the crown of old men; and the glory of children [are] their fathers.

Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

King James Version

A gift [is as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

American Standard Version

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

New English Translation

A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.

World English Bible

A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth [very] friends.

A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.

An evil [man] seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

The beginning of strife [is as] when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.

Wherefore [is there] a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he hath] no heart [to it]?

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

A man void of understanding striketh hands, [and] becometh surety in the presence of his friend.