Proverbs 21:12-14

Common English Bible

¹² The righteous one observes the house of the wicked,
    turning the wicked toward trouble.
¹³ Those who close their ears to the cries of the poor
    will themselves call out but receive no answer.
¹⁴ A secret gift calms anger,
    and a hidden bribe removes^[a] furious wrath.