Proverbs 21:14

New English Translation

A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath.

Cross References

Genesis 32:20

You must also say, ‘In fact your servant Jacob is behind us.’” Jacob thought, “I will first appease him by sending a gift ahead of me. After that I will meet him. Perhaps he will accept me.”

Genesis 43:11

Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Take some of the best products of the land in your bags, and take a gift down to the man – a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds.

Proverbs 17:23

A wicked person receives a bribe secretly to pervert the ways of justice.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.

Proverbs 18:16

A person’s gift makes room for him, and leads him before important people.

Proverbs 19:6

Many people entreat the favor of a generous person, and everyone is the friend of the person who gives gifts.

1 Samuel 25:35

Then David took from her hand what she had brought to him. He said to her, “Go back to your home in peace. Be assured that I have listened to you and responded favorably.”