Proverbs 17:6-8

New International Reader's Version

⁶Grandchildren are like a crown to older people.
And children are proud of their parents.

⁷Fancy words don’t belong in the mouths of ungodly fools.
And lies certainly don’t belong in the mouths of rulers!

⁸Those who give money think it will buy them favors.
They think that no matter where they turn, they will succeed.

Proverbs 17:6-8

New International Version

⁶Children’s children^(A) are a crown to the aged,
and parents are the pride of their children.

⁷Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool—
how much worse lying lips to a ruler!^(B)

⁸A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it;
they think success will come at every turn.^(C)

New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

New International Version (NIV)