Verse 14

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

Referenced Verses

• Prov 18:16 : 16 A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
• Prov 19:6 : 6 Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
• Prov 17:8 : 8 A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.
• Prov 17:23 : 23 A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.
• Gen 32:20 : 20 You shall say, 'Not only that, but behold, your servant, Jacob, is behind us.'" For, he said, "I will appease him with the present that goes before me, and afterward I will see his face. Perhaps he will accept me."
• Gen 43:11 : 11 Their father, Israel, said to them, "If it must be so, then do this. Take from the choice fruits of the land in your bags, and carry down a present for the man, a little balm, a little honey, spices and myrrh, nuts, and almonds;
• 1 Sam 25:35 : 35 So David received of her hand that which she had brought him: and he said to her, "Go up in peace to your house. Behold, I have listened to your voice, and have granted your request."
• Matt 6:3-4 : 3 But when you do merciful deeds, don't let your left hand know what your right hand does, 4 so that your merciful deeds may be in secret, then your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.