Proverbs 21:13-15
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
13 Those who shut their ears to the cry of the poor
will themselves call out and not be answered.
14 A secret gift allays anger,
and a present concealed, violent wrath.[a]
15 When justice is done it is a joy for the just,
downfall for evildoers.[b](A)
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