Proverbs 21:13-15

Lexham English Bible

¹³ He who closes his ear from the cry of the poor,
    he also will cry out and not be heard.
¹⁴ A gift in secret^[a] will avert anger,^[b]
    and a concealed bribe,^[c] strong wrath.
¹⁵ It is a joy to the righteous to do justice,
    but dismay to those who do evil.