PROVERBS 21:10-14

¹⁰The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

¹¹When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

¹²The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked; how the wicked are overthrown to their ruin.

¹³Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry, but shall not be heard.

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