Proverbs 21:14

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Summary

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

Gift

In secret

Matthew 6:3

General references

Proverbs 17:23

Proverbs 18:16

Bible References

Gift

A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.

A man’s gift makes room for him
And brings him before great men.

Many will seek the favor of a generous man,

And every man is a friend to him who gives gifts.

and you shall say, ‘Behold, your servant Jacob also is behind us.’” For he said, “I will appease him with the present that goes before me. Then afterward I will see his face; perhaps he will accept me.”

Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: take some of the best products of the land in your bags, and carry down to the man as a present, a little

balm and a little honey, aromatic gum and myrrh, pistachio nuts and almonds.

So David received from her hand what she had brought him and said to her, “Go up to your house in peace. See, I have listened to you and

granted your request.”

In secret

But when you give to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

General references

A wicked man receives a bribe from the bosom
To pervert the ways of justice.

A man’s gift makes room for him
And brings him before great men.