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Proverbs 21:14-24

14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

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

15 It is a joy to the just to do judgment, but destruction shall come to the workers of iniquity.

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

16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

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

17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

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

18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

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

19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness than with a contentious and angry woman.

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

20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man spendeth it up.

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

21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness and honor.

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

22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of their confidence.

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

23 Whoso guardeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

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

24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

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