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Proverbs 21:13-15
Common English Bible
Proverbs 21:13-15
Common English Bible
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.
15 Acting justly is a joy to the righteous,
but dreaded by those who do evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:14 Heb lacks removes.
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