Proverbs 21:14 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 21:14 MSG (The Message)
A quietly given gift soothes an irritable person; a heartfelt present cools a hot temper.
Proverbs 21:14 KJV (King James Version)
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: And a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
Proverbs 21:14 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
Proverbs 21:14 NCV (New Century Version)
A secret gift will calm an angry person; a present given in secrecy will quiet great anger.
Proverbs 21:14 ASV (American Standard Version)
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.
Proverbs 21:14 NIV (New International Version)
A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.
Proverbs 21:14 NKJV (New King James Version)
A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.
Proverbs 21:14 AMP (Amplified Bible)
A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe [hidden] in the pocket, strong wrath.
Proverbs 21:14 NLT (New Living Translation)
A secret gift calms anger; a bribe under the table pacifies fury.
Proverbs 21:14 TPT (The Passion Translation)
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 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
A gift in secret averts anger, and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.