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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 21, Verse 14

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13
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
King James Version
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
American Standard Version
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.
New English Translation
A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath.
World English Bible
A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.
15
[It is] joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction [shall be] to the workers of iniquity.
16
The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
17
He that loveth pleasure [shall be] a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
18
The wicked [shall be] a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
19
[It is] better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
20
[There is] treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
21
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22
A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24
Proud [and] haughty scorner [is] his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.