Proverbs 21:10-21 On: wicked man, wise man, Righteous one, man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, gift given in secret, bribe concealed in the cloak, justice brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers (vs 15), path of understanding, loves pleasure, quarrelsome and ill-tempered wife (vs 19), pursues righteousness and love finds life prosperity and honour (vs 21, NIV).
Proverbs 21:12-21
[12]God, the righteous one, knows what goes on in the homes of the wicked, and he will bring the wicked down to ruin.
[13]If you refuse to listen to the cry of the poor, your own cry for help will not be heard.
[14]If someone is angry with you, a gift given secretly will calm him down.
[15]When justice is done, good people are happy, but evil people are brought to despair.
[16]Death is waiting for anyone who wanders away from good sense.
[17]Indulging in luxuries, wine, and rich food will never make you wealthy.
[18]The wicked bring on themselves the suffering they try to cause good people.
[19]Better to live out in the desert than with a nagging, complaining wife.
[20]Wise people live in wealth and luxury, but stupid people spend their money as fast as they get it.
[21]Be kind and honest and you will live a long life; others will respect you and treat you fairly.