Proverbs 17:7-9

Revised Standard Version

⁷ Fine speech is not becoming to a fool;
    still less is false speech to a prince.
⁸ A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of him who gives it;
    wherever he turns he prospers.
⁹ He who forgives an offense seeks love,
    but he who repeats a matter alienates a friend.