Proverbs 21:14

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Proverbs 21:14 The Message (MSG)

A quietly given gift soothes an irritable person; a heartfelt present cools a hot temper.

Proverbs 21:14 King James Version (KJV)

A gift in secret pacifieth anger: And a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

Proverbs 21:14 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

Proverbs 21:14 New Century Version (NCV)

A secret gift will calm an angry person; a present given in secrecy will quiet great anger.

Proverbs 21:14 American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Proverbs 21:14 New International Version (Anglicised) (NIVUK)

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

Proverbs 21:14 New King James Version (NKJV)

A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.

Proverbs 21:14 Amplified Bible (AMP)

A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe [hidden] in the pocket, strong wrath.

Proverbs 21:14 New Living Translation (NLT)

A secret gift calms anger; a bribe under the table pacifies fury.

Proverbs 21:14 The Passion Translation (TPT)

Try giving a secret gift to the one who is angry with you and watch his anger disappear. A kind, generous gift goes a long way to soothe the anger of one who is livid.

Proverbs 21:14 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)

A gift in secret averts anger, and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.