Catholic Public Domain Version
"A surprise gift extinguishes anger. And a gift concealed in the bosom extinguishes the greatest indignation. "
— Proverbs 21:14, Catholic Public Domain Version
“A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.”
“A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present 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 pestilent is punished, a little one will become wiser. And if he pursues what is wise, he will receive knowledge.
The just thinks carefully about the house of the impious, so that he may draw the impious away from evil.
Whoever blocks his ears to the outcry of the poor shall also cry out himself, and he will not be heeded.
A surprise gift extinguishes anger. And a gift concealed in the bosom extinguishes the greatest indignation.
It is gladness for the just to do judgment; and it is dread for those who work iniquity.
A man who wanders astray from the way of doctrine will linger in the company of the giants.
Whoever loves a feast will be in deprivation. Whoever loves wine and fatness will not be enriched.