Proverbs 21:14-16

Common English Bible

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.
¹⁶ People who wander from the path of insight
    will rest in the company of the dead.