Proverbs 21:13-15

King James Version

¹³Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

¹⁴A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

¹⁵It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

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Proverbs 21:13-15

New International Version

¹³Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor
will also cry out^(A) and not be answered.^(B)

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

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

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Proverbs 21:13-15

New American Standard Bible

¹³One who ^(A)shuts his ear to the outcry of the poor
Will also call out himself, and not be ^(B)answered.
¹⁴A ^(C)gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe ^[a]in an inside pocket, strong wrath.
¹⁵The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous,
But ^(D)terror to those who practice injustice.

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Footnotes

Proverbs 21:14 Lit a fold in a robe; i.e., secretly

Proverbs 21:13-15

English Standard Version

¹³^(A)Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor
    will himself call out and not be answered.
¹⁴^(B)A gift in secret averts anger,
    and a concealed bribe,^[a] strong wrath.
¹⁵When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous
    ^(C)but terror to evildoers.