Parallel Verses
NET Bible
A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath.
New American Standard Bible
And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
King James Version
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
Holman Bible
and a covert bribe,
International Standard Version
Privately given gifts pacify wrath, and payments made secretly appease great anger.
A Conservative Version
A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a present in the bosom, strong wrath.
American Standard Version
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.
Amplified
A gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe [hidden] in the pocket, strong wrath.
Bible in Basic English
By a secret offering wrath is turned away, and the heat of angry feelings by money in the folds of the robe.
Darby Translation
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; and a present in the bosom, vehement fury.
Julia Smith Translation
Giving in secret will subdue anger: and a gift in the bosom, strong wrath.
King James 2000
A gift in secret averts anger: and a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
Lexham Expanded Bible
A gift in secret will avert {anger}, and a {concealed bribe}, strong wrath.
Modern King James verseion
A gift in secret quiets anger; and a bribe in the bosom quiets strong wrath.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A privy reward pacifieth displeasure; and a gift in the bosom stilleth furiousness.
New Heart English Bible
A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.
The Emphasized Bible
A gift in secret, quencheth anger, and, a present in the bosom, mighty wrath.
Webster
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom, strong wrath.
World English Bible
A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.
Youngs Literal Translation
A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury.
Themes
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 21:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
13 The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered. 14 A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath. 15 Doing justice brings joy to the righteous and terror to those who do evil.
Cross References
Proverbs 18:16
A person's gift makes room for him, and leads him before important people.
Proverbs 19:6
Many people entreat the favor of a generous person, and everyone is the friend of the person who gives gifts.
Proverbs 17:8
A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.
Genesis 32:20
You must also say, 'In fact your servant Jacob is behind us.'" Jacob thought, "I will first appease him by sending a gift ahead of me. After that I will meet him. Perhaps he will accept me."
Genesis 43:11
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 take a gift down to the man -- a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds.
1 Samuel 25:35
Then David took from her hand what she had brought to him. He said to her, "Go back to your home in peace. Be assured that I have listened to you and responded favorably."
Proverbs 17:23
A wicked person receives a bribe secretly to pervert the ways of justice.
Matthew 6:3-4
But when you do your giving, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,