Proverbs 21:14
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14A quietly given gift soothes an irritable person;
a heartfelt present cools a hot temper.
Copyright 2005 Eugene H. Peterson.
In other versions
ESVEnglish Standard Version
A gift in secret averts anger,
and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.
Copyright 2001 Crossway Bibles
NIVNew International Version (2011)
A gift given in secret soothes anger,
and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
A secret gift soothes anger,
and a covert bribe, fierce rage.
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NLTNew Living Translation
A secret gift calms anger;
a bribe under the table pacifies fury.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
A gift in secret will avert anger,
and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press
KJV 1900King James Version
A gift in secret pacifieth anger:
And a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
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