Proverbs 17:8

⁸אֶבֶן־חֵן הַשֹּׁחַד בְּעֵינֵי בְעָלָיו; אֶל־כָּל־אֲשֶׁר יִפְנֶה יַשְׂכִּיל׃

Proverbs 17 is a collection of sayings that probe the inner life—what makes for true peace, genuine friendship, and a heart that honors God. The chapter contrasts the hollow noise of wealth and status with the quiet substance of wisdom and love. It warns against the destructive powe