Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath. New Living Translation A secret gift calms anger; a bribe under the table pacifies fury. English Standard Version A gift in secret averts anger, and a concealed bribe, strong wrath. Berean Standard Bible A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath. King James Bible A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath. New King James Version A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath. New American Standard Bible A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in an inside pocket, strong wrath. NASB 1995 A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath. NASB 1977 A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath. Legacy Standard Bible A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath. Amplified Bible A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe [hidden] in the pocket, strong wrath. Christian Standard Bible A secret gift soothes anger, and a covert bribe, fierce rage. Holman Christian Standard Bible A secret gift soothes anger, and a covert bribe, fierce rage. American Standard Version A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath. Aramaic Bible in Plain English A gift in secret removes wrath and he that spares giving arouses anger. Brenton Septuagint Translation A secret gift calms anger: but he that forbears to give stirs up strong wrath. Contemporary English Version A secret bribe will save you from someone's fierce anger. Douay-Rheims Bible A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom the greatest wrath. English Revised Version A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a present in the bosom strong wrath. GOD'S WORD® Translation A gift [given] in secret calms anger, and a secret bribe calms great fury. Good News Translation If someone is angry with you, a gift given secretly will calm him down. International Standard Version Privately given gifts pacify wrath, and payments made secretly appease great anger. JPS Tanakh 1917 A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a present in the bosom strong wrath. Literal Standard Version A gift in secret pacifies anger, | And a bribe in the bosom—strong fury. Majority Standard Bible A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath. New American Bible A secret gift allays anger, and a present concealed, violent wrath. NET Bible A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath. New Revised Standard Version A gift in secret averts anger; and a concealed bribe in the bosom, strong wrath. New Heart English Bible A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath. Webster's Bible Translation A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom, strong wrath. World English Bible A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath. Young's Literal Translation A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The King's Heart…13Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer. 14A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath. 15Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity.… Cross References Proverbs 17:8 A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds. Proverbs 18:16 A man's gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men. Proverbs 19:6 Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver. Treasury of Scripture A gift in secret pacifies anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath. gift Proverbs 21:17,8,23 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich… Proverbs 18:16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. Proverbs 19:6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. in secret Matthew 6:3,4 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: … Jump to Previous Anger Angry Bosom Bribe Cloak Concealed Feelings Folds Gift Great Heat Money Offering Pacifieth Present Reward Robe Secret Strong Subdues Turned Vehement WrathJump to Next Anger Angry Bosom Bribe Cloak Concealed Feelings Folds Gift Great Heat Money Offering Pacifieth Present Reward Robe Secret Strong Subdues Turned Vehement WrathProverbs 21 1. The king's heart in the hand of the Lord(14) A gift in secret.--Comp. Abigail and David (1Samuel 25:18).Verse 14. - A gift in secret pacifieth anger. We have had above various maxims about bribes and presents; e.g. Proverbs 17:8, 23; Proverbs 18:16. The word translated "pacifieth" is from the ἅπαξ λεγόμενον verb כֵפָה, "to turn away," "avert." Septuagint, ἀνατρέπει; Vulgate, extinguit; Venetian, κάμψει. A gift offered secretly to one incensed, whether personal enemy, judge, or prince, averts the consequences of the offence. The next hemistich is parallel in meaning. And a reward (present) in the bosom strong wrath. A present kept handy in the bosom of the petitioner's garment, ready to be transferred at a fitting moment, as experience proves, calms the most violent wrath. Septuagint, "He that is sparing of gifts amuses strong wrath." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A giftמַתָּ֣ן (mat·tān) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4976: A present in secret בַּ֭סֵּתֶר (bas·sê·ṯer) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5643: A covering, hiding place, secrecy soothes יִכְפֶּה־ (yiḵ·peh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3711: To bend, to tame, subdue anger, אָ֑ף (’āp̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 639: The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire and a covert בַּ֝חֵ֗ק (ba·ḥêq) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2436: The bosom bribe וְשֹׁ֥חַד (wə·šō·ḥaḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7810: A present, bribe [pacifies] great עַזָּֽה׃ (‘az·zāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 5794: Strong, vehement, harsh wrath. חֵמָ֥ה (ḥê·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2534: Heat, anger, poison Links Proverbs 21:14 NIVProverbs 21:14 NLT Proverbs 21:14 ESV Proverbs 21:14 NASB Proverbs 21:14 KJV Proverbs 21:14 BibleApps.com Proverbs 21:14 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 21:14 Chinese Bible Proverbs 21:14 French Bible Proverbs 21:14 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 21:14 A gift in secret pacifies anger (Prov. 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