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Proverbs 21:14
A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom, the greatest wrath.
Proverbs 21:14 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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Proverbs 21:14 in other translations
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.
A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.
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In context
11 When a pestilent man is punished, the little one will be wiser: and if he follow the wise, he will receive knowledge.
12 The just considereth seriously the house of the wicked, that he may withdraw the wicked from evil.
13 He that stoppeth his ear against the cry of the poor, shall also cry himself, and shall not be heard.
14 A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom, the greatest wrath.
15 It is joy to the just to do judgment: and dread to them that work iniquity.
16 A man that shall wander out of the way of doctrine, shall abide in the company of the giants.
17 He that loveth good cheer, shall be in want: he that loveth wine, and fat things, shall not be rich.
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