Proverbs 21:14

Proverbs 21:14

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12 The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked,
Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness.

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.

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

16 A man who wanders from the way of understanding
Will rest in the assembly of the ^adead.

Commentaries:

Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown

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The effect of bribery (Proverbs 17:23) is enhanced by secrecy, as the bribed person does not wish his motives made known.

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