Verse 14

A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe in the lap pacifies intense wrath.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 18:16 : 16 A person's gift opens doors for him and brings him into the presence of the great.
  • Prov 19:6 : 6 Many seek the favor of a generous person, and everyone is a friend to the one who gives gifts.
  • Prov 17:8 : 8 A bribe is like a precious gem in the eyes of its giver; wherever it turns, it prospers.
  • Prov 17:23 : 23 The wicked accept a bribe in secret to pervert the ways of justice.
  • Gen 32:20 : 20 He also instructed the second, the third, and all those who followed the herds: 'This is what you are to say to Esau when you meet him.'
  • Gen 43:11 : 11 Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Take some of the best products of the land in your bags and carry them as a gift to the man—a little balm, a little honey, spices, myrrh, pistachio nuts, and almonds.
  • 1 Sam 25:35 : 35 Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought to him and said, 'Go home in peace. See, I have listened to your words and granted your request.'
  • Matt 6:3-4 : 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.