14 A gift given in secret soothes anger,

and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.

14 A gift in secret averts anger,

and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.

14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger:

And a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

14 A gift in secret pacifies anger,

And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.

14 A secret gift will calm an angry person;

a present given in secrecy will quiet great anger.

14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger;

And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.

14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger; and a present in the bosom, vehement fury.

14 A gift ⸤given⸥ in secret calms anger, 

and a secret bribe calms great fury. 

14 A secret gift soothes anger,

and a covert bribe, fierce rage.

14 A gift in secret averts anger;

and a concealed bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

14 A gift in secret will avert anger,

and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.

14 A secret gift calms anger down.

A hidden favor softens great anger.

14 A gift in secret subdues anger,

And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.