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.