Proverbs 21:13-15

Modern English Version

¹³ Whoever shuts his ears at the cry of the poor,
    he also will cry himself, but will not be heard.

¹⁴ A gift in secret pacifies anger,
    and a concealed bribe strong wrath.

¹⁵ It is joy to the just to do justice,
    but destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.