NET Bible
"A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath."
— Proverbs 21:14, NET Bible
“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 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 a scorner is punished, the naive becomes wise; when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.
The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked; he overthrows the wicked to their ruin.
The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.
A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath.
Doing justice brings joy to the righteous and terror to those who do evil.
The one who wanders from the way of wisdom will end up in the company of the departed.
The one who loves pleasure will be a poor person; whoever loves wine and anointing oil will not be rich.