Proverbs 21:14

New Century Version

A secret gift will calm an angry person; a present given in secrecy will quiet great anger.

Cross References

Genesis 32:20

Say, ‘Your servant Jacob is coming behind us.’ ” Jacob thought, “If I send these gifts ahead of me, maybe Esau will forgive me. Then when I see him, perhaps he will accept me.”

Genesis 43:11

Then their father Jacob said to them, “If it has to be that way, then do this: Take some of the best foods in our land in your packs. Give them to the man as a gift: some balm, some honey, spices, myrrh, pistachio nuts, and almonds.

Proverbs 17:23

When the wicked accept money to do wrong there can be no justice.

Proverbs 17:8

Some people think they can pay others to do anything they ask. They think it will work every time.

Proverbs 18:16

Taking gifts to important people will help get you in to see them.

Proverbs 19:6

Many people want to please a leader, and everyone is friends with those who give gifts.

1 Samuel 25:35

Then David accepted Abigail’s gifts. He told her, “Go home in peace. I have heard your words, and I will do what you have asked.”