Proverbs 21:14

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom the greatest wrath.

Cross References

Proverbs 18:16

A man's gift enlargeth his may, and maketh him room before princes.

Proverbs 19:6

Many honour the person of him that is mighty, and are friends of him that giveth gifts.

Proverbs 17:8

The expectation of him that expecteth, is a most acceptable jewel: whithersoever he turneth himself, he understandeth wisely.

Proverbs 17:23

The wicked man taketh gifts out of the bosom, that he may pervert the paths of judgment.

1 Samuel 25:35

And David received at her hand all that she had brought him, and said to her: Go in peace into thy house. Behold, I have heard thy voice, and have honoured thy face.

Genesis 43:11

Then Israel said to them: If it must needs be so, do what you will. Take of the best fruits of the land in your vessels, and carry down presents to the man, a little balm, and honey, and storax, myrrh, turpentine, and almonds.

Genesis 32:20

And ye shall add: Thy servant Jacob himself also followeth after us. For he said: I will appease him with the presents that go before, and afterwards I will see him. Perhaps he will be gracious to me.