Proverbs 21:14

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

A secret gift soothes anger, and a covert bribe, fierce rage.

Cross References

Proverbs 18:16

A person’s gift opens doors  for him and brings him before the great.

Proverbs 19:6

Many seek a ruler’s favour, and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe  seems like a magic stone to its owner; wherever he turns, he succeeds.

Proverbs 17:23

A wicked person secretly takes a bribe to subvert the course of justice.

1 Samuel 25:35

Then David accepted what she had brought him and said, ‘Go home in peace.  See, I have heard what you said and have granted your request.’

Genesis 43:11

Then their father Israel said to them, ‘If it must be so, then do this: put some of the best products of the land in your packs and take them down to the man as a gift #– #a little balsam and a little honey, aromatic gum and resin, pistachios and almonds.

Genesis 32:20

You are also to say, “Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.” ’ For he thought, ‘I want to appease Esau with the gift that is going ahead of me. After that, I can face him, and perhaps he will forgive me.’