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Proverbs 21:14

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14A agift in secret subdues anger,

And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

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Cross references

  1. aProv 18:16; 19:6

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

A gift in secret averts anger,

and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

A gift given in secret soothes anger,

and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

A secret gift soothes anger,

and a covert bribe, fierce rage.

NLTNew Living Translation

A secret gift calms anger;

a bribe under the table pacifies fury.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

A gift in secret will avert anger,

and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.

KJV 1900King James Version

A gift in secret pacifieth anger:

And a reward in the bosom strong wrath.