Presents and gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and stop up his mouth that he cannot reprove.
WEB
Sirach 20:29
Favors and gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and as a muzzle on the mouth, turn away reproofs.
Parallel Translations
Presents and gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and stop up his mouth that he can’t reprove.
Presents and gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and stop up his mouth that he cannot reprove.