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 like a bright, precious stone in the eyes of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.

A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him
And brings him before great men.

Many will seek the favor of a generous and noble man,
And everyone is a friend to him who gives gifts.

and you shall say, ‘Look, your servant Jacob is behind us.’” For he said [to himself], “I will try to appease him with the gift that is going ahead of me. Then afterward I will see him; perhaps he will accept and forgive me.”

Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this; take some of the choicest products of the land in your sacks, and carry it as a present [of tribute] to the man [representing Pharaoh], a little balm and a little honey, aromatic spices or gum, resin, pistachio nuts, and almonds.

So David accepted what she had brought to him and said to her, “Go up to your house in peace. See, I have listened to you and have granted your request.”

In secret

But when you give to the poor and do acts of kindness, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing [give in complete secrecy],

General references

A wicked man receives a bribe from the [hidden] pocket
To pervert the ways of justice.

A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him
And brings him before great men.