Proverbs 21:13-15

Modern English Version

¹³Whoever shuts his ears at the cry of the poor,
he also will cry himself, but will not be heard.

¹⁴A gift in secret pacifies anger,
and a concealed bribe strong wrath.

¹⁵It is joy to the just to do justice,
but destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.

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)

Modern English Version (MEV)

New International Version (NIV)