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Proverbs 21:14-24

New Revised Standard NRS

14 A gift in secret averts anger; and a concealed bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

15 When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous, but dismay to evildoers.

16 Whoever wanders from the way of understanding will rest in the assembly of the dead.

17 Whoever loves pleasure will suffer want; whoever loves wine and oil will not be rich.

18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless for the upright.

19 It is better to live in a desert land than with a contentious and fretful wife.

20 Precious treasure remains in the house of the wise, but the fool devours it.

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor.

22 One wise person went up against a city of warriors and brought down the stronghold in which they trusted.

23 To watch over mouth and tongue is to keep out of trouble.

24 The proud, haughty person, named "Scoffer," acts with arrogant pride.

New International Version NIV

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

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

16 Whoever strays from the path of prudence comes to rest in the company of the dead.

17 Whoever loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and olive oil will never be rich.

18 The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the unfaithful for the upright.

19 Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.

20 The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.

22 One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.

23 Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.

24 The proud and arrogant person—“Mocker” is his name— behaves with insolent fury.