Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

A secret gift soothes anger,
and a covert bribe, fierce rage.

New American Standard Bible

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

King James Version

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

International Standard Version

Privately given gifts pacify wrath, and payments made secretly appease great anger.

A Conservative Version

A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a present in the bosom, strong wrath.

American Standard Version

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

Amplified


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

Bible in Basic English

By a secret offering wrath is turned away, and the heat of angry feelings by money in the folds of the robe.

Darby Translation

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

Julia Smith Translation

Giving in secret will subdue anger: and a gift in the bosom, strong wrath.

King James 2000

A gift in secret averts anger: and a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

Lexham Expanded Bible

A gift in secret will avert {anger}, and a {concealed bribe}, strong wrath.

Modern King James verseion

A gift in secret quiets anger; and a bribe in the bosom quiets strong wrath.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

A privy reward pacifieth displeasure; and a gift in the bosom stilleth furiousness.

NET Bible

A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath.

New Heart English Bible

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

The Emphasized Bible

A gift in secret, quencheth anger, and, a present in the bosom, mighty wrath.

Webster

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

World English Bible

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

Youngs Literal Translation

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

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
A gift
מתּן 
Mattan 
Usage: 5

כּפה 
Kaphah 
Usage: 1

and a reward
שׁחד 
Shachad 
Usage: 23

in the bosom
חוק חק חיק 
Cheyq 
Usage: 38

עז 
`az 
Usage: 22

References

Easton

Context Readings

Proverbs Of Solomon

13 The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor
will himself also call out and not be answered.
14 A secret gift soothes anger,
and a covert bribe, fierce rage.
15 Justice executed is a joy to the righteous
but a terror to those who practice iniquity.



Cross References

Proverbs 18:16

A gift opens doors for a man
and brings him before the great.

Proverbs 19:6

Many seek a ruler’s favor,
and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe seems like a magic stone to its owner;
wherever he turns, he succeeds.

Genesis 32:20

You are also to say, ‘Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.’” For he thought, “I want to appease Esau with the gift that is going ahead of me. After that, I can face him, and perhaps he will forgive me.”

Genesis 43:11

Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and take them down to the man as a gift—some balsam and some honey, aromatic gum and resin, pistachios and almonds.

1 Samuel 25:35

Then David accepted what she had brought him and said, “Go home in peace. See, I have heard what you said and have granted your request.”

Proverbs 17:23

A wicked man secretly takes a bribe
to subvert the course of justice.

Matthew 6:3-4

But when you give to the poor, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

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