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12 The Righteous One knows what happens in the homes of wicked people.[a]
    He punishes them as they deserve.
13 If you refuse to listen when poor people ask for help,
    you too will receive no help when you need it.
14 If someone is angry with you, give him a gift secretly.
    A secret bribe will make him quiet, even if he is very angry.

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Footnotes

  1. 21:12 ‘The Righteous One’ means God, who is always fair and right.