Proverbs 21:14
 Proverbs 21:14 
New International Version (© 2011)
A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.

King James Bible
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

American Standard Version
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.

Young's Literal Translation
A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury.

Proverbs 21:14 Additional Translations
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gift

Proverbs 21:17,8,23 He that loves pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loves wine and oil shall not be rich...

Proverbs 18:16 A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

Proverbs 19:6 Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that gives gifts.

Genesis 32:20 And say you moreover, Behold, your servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goes before me...

Genesis 43:11 And their father Israel said to them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels...

1 Samuel 25:35 So David received of her hand that which she had brought him, and said to her, Go up in peace to your house; see...

in secret

Matthew 6:3,4 But when you do alms, let not your left hand know what your right hand does...

Proverbs 21:14 Parallel Commentaries
Anger Angry Bosom Bribe Cloak Concealed Feelings Folds Gift Great Heat Money Offering Pacifieth Present Reward Robe Secret Strong Subdues Turned Vehement Wrath
Anger Angry Bosom Bribe Cloak Concealed Feelings Folds Gift Great Heat Money Offering Pacifieth Present Reward Robe Secret Strong Subdues Turned Vehement Wrath
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Proverbs 17:8 A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.
Proverbs 18:16 A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.
Proverbs 19:6 Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.