Proverbs 21:14
King James Version (KJV)
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.
World English Bible (WEB)
A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.
Proverbs 21:14 Cross References
And say ye moreover, Behold, thy servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see his face; peradventure he will accept of me.
And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:
So David received of her hand that which she had brought him, and said unto her, Go up in peace to thine house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person.
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
