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14 A gift in secret quiets anger. A gift from the heart quiets strong anger.

15 When what is right and fair is done, it is a joy for those who are right with God. But it fills the sinful with fear.

16 A man who goes away from the way of understanding will rest in the gathering of the dead.

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14 A gift given in secret soothes anger,
    and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.(A)

15 When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous
    but terror to evildoers.(B)

16 Whoever strays from the path of prudence
    comes to rest in the company of the dead.(C)

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