NASB
"A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath."
— Proverbs 21:14, NASB
“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 scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
The righteous one considers the house of the wicked, Turning the wicked to ruin.
He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be answered.
A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous, But is terror to the workers of iniquity.
A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead.
He who loves pleasure will become a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.