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Proverbs 21:13-15
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 21:13-15
New American Standard Bible
13 One who (A)shuts his ear to the outcry of the poor
Will also call out himself, and not be (B)answered.
14 A (C)gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe [a]in an inside pocket, strong wrath.
15 The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous,
But (D)terror to those who practice injustice.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:14 Lit a fold in a robe; i.e., secretly
Proverbs 21:13-15
New King James Version
Proverbs 21:13-15
New King James Version
13 (A)Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor
Will also cry himself and not be heard.
14 A gift in secret pacifies anger,
And a bribe [a]behind the back, strong wrath.
15 It is a joy for the just to do justice,
But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:14 Under cover, lit. in the bosom
Proverbs 21:13-15
New International Version
Proverbs 21:13-15
New International Version
14 A gift given in secret soothes anger,
and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.(C)
15 When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous
but terror to evildoers.(D)
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