American Standard Version
"A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath. "
— Proverbs 21:14, American Standard Version
“A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.”
“A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.”
“A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath.”
“A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom, the greatest wrath.”
“By a secret offering wrath is turned away, and the heat of angry feelings by money in the folds of the robe.”
“A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.”
When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, Howthe wicked are overthrown to their ruin.
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard.
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.
It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the assembly of the dead.
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.