Proverbs 21:14

New King James Version

A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.

Cross References

Genesis 32:20

and also say, ‘Behold, your servant Jacob is behind us.’ ” For he said, “I will appease him with the present that goes before me, and afterward I will see his face; perhaps he will accept me.”

Genesis 43:11

And their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Take some of the best fruits of the land in your vessels and carry down a present for the man—a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachio nuts and almonds.

Proverbs 17:23

A wicked man accepts a bribe behind the back To pervert the ways of justice.

Proverbs 17:8

A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor; Wherever he turns, he prospers.

Proverbs 18:16

A man’s gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.

Proverbs 19:6

Many entreat the favor of the nobility, And every man is a friend to one who gives gifts.

1 Samuel 25:35

So David received from her hand what she had brought him, and said to her, “Go up in peace to your house. See, I have heeded your voice and respected your person.”