Proverbs 21:14-16

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¹⁴ If anyone is angry with you, give them a gift in private. A gift given in secret will calm even the strongest anger.

¹⁵ A decision that is fair makes good people happy, but it makes those who are evil very afraid.

¹⁶ Whoever leaves the path of wisdom will be on their way to an early death.