Proverbs 21:14
What does Proverbs 21:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 21:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949By a secret offering wrath is turned away, and the heat of angry feelings by money in the folds of the robe.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom, the greatest wrath.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A gift in secret pacifieth anger; and a present in the bosom, vehement fury.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 18:16
A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.
- Proverbs 17:8
A bribe isasa precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
- 1 Samuel 25:35
So David received of her hand that which she had brought him: and he said unto her, Go up in peace to thy house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person.
- Matthew 6:3
But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:
- Genesis 32:20
and ye shall say, Moreover, behold, thy servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see his face; peradventure he will accept me.
- Proverbs 17:23
A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.
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