Proverbs 21:14
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.”
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BSBPD
“A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Proverbs 21:14 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 32:20You are also to say, ‘Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.’” For he thought, “I will appease Esau with the gift that is going before me. After that I can face him, and perhaps he will accept me.”
- Genesis 43:11Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and carry them down as a gift for the man—a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds.
- 1 Samuel 25:35Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought him, and he said to her, “Go home in peace. See, I have heeded your voice and granted your request.”
- Proverbs 17:8A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
- Proverbs 17:23A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.
- Proverbs 18:16A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
- Proverbs 19:6Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
- Matthew 6:3But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,
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