Proverbs 21:14
“A gift in secret pacifieth anger; and a reward in the bosome, strong wrath.”
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Proverbs 21:14 Context
12The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God ouerthroweth the wicked for their wickednesse. 13Whoso stoppeth his eares at the cry of the poore, hee also shall cry himselfe, but shall not be heard. 14A gift in secret pacifieth anger; and a reward in the bosome, strong wrath. 15It is ioy to the iust to doe iudgement: but destruction shalbe to the workers of iniquitie. 16The man that wandreth out of the way of vnderstanding, shall remaine in the congregation of the dead.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
- King James Version
A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.
- American Standard Version (1901)
By a secret offering wrath is turned away, and the heat of angry feelings by money in the folds of the robe.
- Basic English Bible
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; and a present in the bosom, vehement fury.
- Darby Bible
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom, strong wrath.
- Webster's Bible
A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.
- World English Bible
A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a present in the bosom strong wrath.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 21:14
21:14 In secret - Which makes it more acceptable. In the bosom - Secretly conveyed into the bosom.