Bribery and the Value of Silence

Proverbs 17:23-28

A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.

Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her that bare him.

Also to punish the righteous is not good, Norto smite the noble fortheiruprightness.

He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.