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

Excellent speech becometh not a vile [man]; how much less do lying lips a noble!

A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of the possessor: whithersoever it turneth it prospereth.

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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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