Proverbs 21:14

New International Reader's Version

A secret gift calms down anger. A hidden favor softens great anger.

Cross References

Genesis 32:20

Make sure you say, ‘Your servant Jacob is coming behind us.’ ” Jacob was thinking, “I’ll make peace with him with these gifts I’m sending on ahead. When I see him later, maybe he’ll welcome me.”

Genesis 43:11

Then their father Israel spoke to them. He said, “If that’s the way it has to be, then do what I tell you. Put some of the best things from our land in your bags. Take them down to the man as a gift. Take some lotion and a little honey. Take some spices and myrrh. Take some pistachio nuts and almonds.

Proverbs 17:23

Anyone who does wrong accepts favors in secret. Then they turn what is right into what is wrong.

Proverbs 17:8

Those who give money think it will buy them favors. They think that no matter where they turn, they will succeed.

Proverbs 18:16

A gift opens the door and helps the giver meet important people.

Proverbs 19:6

Many try to win the favor of rulers. And everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts.

1 Samuel 25:35

Then David accepted from her what she had brought him. He said, “Go home in peace. I’ve heard your words. I’ll do what you have asked.”