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)

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.