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

Liberality is a precious stone unto him that hath it; for wheresoever he becometh, he prospereth.

Liberality bringeth a man to honour and worship, and setteth him among great men.

The multitude hangeth upon great men; and every man favoureth him that giveth rewards.

and say moreover. 'Behold thy servant Jacob cometh after us.'" For he said, "I will appease his wrath with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see him myself, so peradventure he will receive me to grace."

Then their father Israel said unto them, "If it must needs be so now: then do thus, take of the best fruits of the land in your vessels, and bring the man a present, a courtesy balm, and a courtesy of honey, spices and myrrh, dates and almonds.

And so David received of her hand that she brought him, and said to her, "Go in peace to thine house. And see, I have obeyed thy voice and have received thee to grace."

In secret

But when thou doest thine alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

General references

The ungodly taketh gifts out of the bosom, to wrest the ways of judgment.

Liberality bringeth a man to honour and worship, and setteth him among great men.