14A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom the greatest wrath.


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.

Proverbs 21:14 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

21:14A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

21:14A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

21:14A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

21:14A gift in secret pacifieth anger; and a present in the bosom, vehement fury.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

21:14A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a present in the bosom strong wrath.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

21:14A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom, strong wrath.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

21:14A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

21:14A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

21:14A gift in secret pacifies anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.