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Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.
Proverbs 21:14 · World English Bible
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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 the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
12 The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to ruin.
13 Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.
14 A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.
15 It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
16 The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.
17 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.
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