Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.

Surrounding context

21:13 Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be heard.

21:14 A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.

21:15 It is a joy for the just to do justice, But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.

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