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13 He who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor will also cry himself and not be answered.

14 A gift in secret quiets anger. A gift from the heart quiets strong anger.

15 When what is right and fair is done, it is a joy for those who are right with God. But it fills the sinful with fear.

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

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

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

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