Proverbs 21:14-16

Evangelical Heritage Version

¹⁴ A gift given in secret soothes anger,
and a bribe slipped into the pocket soothes fury.
¹⁵ It is a joy for a righteous person to practice justice,
but destruction waits for those who practice evil.
¹⁶ A person who wanders from the way of understanding
    will rest in the company of departed spirits.