Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly,
and the pride of children is their fathers.

Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips;
how much worse are lies for a ruler.

A bribe(A) seems like a magic stone to its owner;
wherever he turns, he succeeds.(B)

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Children’s children(A) are a crown to the aged,
    and parents are the pride of their children.

Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool—
    how much worse lying lips to a ruler!(B)

A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it;
    they think success will come at every turn.(C)

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