Proverbs 21:14
◄  Proverbs 21:14  ►
New Living Translation (© 2007)
A secret gift calms anger; a bribe under the table pacifies fury.

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
Wesley's Notes on the Bible

21:14 In secret - Which makes it more acceptable. In the bosom - Secretly conveyed into the bosom.

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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