Proverbs 21:14-16

Modern English Version

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.

¹⁶ The man who wanders out of the way of understanding
    will remain in the congregation of the dead.