Proverbs 21:14
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
A gift in secret pacifies anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
American King James Version (AKJV)
A gift in secret pacifies anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
By a secret offering wrath is turned away, and the heat of angry feelings by money in the folds of the robe.
Webster's Revision
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.
English Revised Version (ERV)
A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a present in the bosom strong wrath.
Wesley's Proverbs 21:14 Bible Commentary
21:14 In secret - Which makes it more acceptable.In the bosom - Secretly conveyed into the bosom.
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