Proverbs 21:13-15

International Standard Version

¹³ Whoever refuses to hear the cry of the poor
    will also cry himself, but he won’t be answered.

¹⁴ Privately given gifts pacify wrath,
    and payments made secretly^[a] appease^[b] great anger.

¹⁵ Administering justice brings joy to the righteous,
    but terror to those who practice iniquity.