Proverbs 21:14

Bible in Basic English 1965

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

Cross References

Genesis 32:20

And you are to say further, Jacob, your servant, is coming after us. For he said to himself, I will take away his wrath by the offering which I have sent on, and then I will come before him: it may be that I will have grace in his eyes.

Genesis 43:11

Then their father Israel said to them, If it has to be so, then do this: take of the best fruits of the land in your vessels to give the man, perfumes and honey and spices and nuts:

Proverbs 17:23

A sinner takes an offering out of his robe, to get a decision for himself in a cause.

Proverbs 17:8

An offering of money is like a stone of great price in the eyes of him who has it: wherever he goes, he does well.

Proverbs 18:16

A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men.

Proverbs 19:6

Great numbers will make attempts to get the approval of a ruler: and every man is the special friend of him who has something to give.

1 Samuel 25:35

Then David took from her hands her offering: and he said to her, Go back to your house in peace; see, I have given ear to your voice, and taken your offering with respect.