10 ^aThe soul of the wicked desires evil;
His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. ‡

11 When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise;
But when the ^awise is instructed, he receives knowledge. ‡

13 ^aWhoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor
Will also cry himself and not be heard. ‡

14 A gift in secret pacifies anger,
And a bribe¹ behind the back, strong wrath. ‡