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Proverbs 21:14
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A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.
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Proverbs 21:14 in Other Translations
KJV
14
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
ESV
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A gift in secret averts anger, and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.
NLT
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A secret gift calms anger; a bribe under the table pacifies fury.
MSG
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A quietly given gift soothes an irritable person; a heartfelt present cools a hot temper.
CSB
14
A secret gift soothes anger, and a covert bribe, fierce rage.
Proverbs 21:14 In-Context
12
The Righteous One takes note of the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin.
13
Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered.
14
A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.
15
When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.
16
Whoever strays from the path of prudence comes to rest in the company of the dead.
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Genesis 32:20
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Proverbs 18:16
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Proverbs 19:6
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