Proverbs 21:14

The Message

A quietly given gift soothes an irritable person; a heartfelt present cools a hot temper.

Cross References

Proverbs 18:16

A gift gets attention; it buys the attention of eminent people.

Proverbs 19:6

Lots of people flock around a generous person; everyone’s a friend to the philanthropist.

Proverbs 17:8

Receiving a gift is like getting a rare gemstone; any way you look at it, you see beauty refracted.

Proverbs 17:23

The wicked take bribes under the table; they show nothing but contempt for justice.

1 Samuel 25:35

Then David accepted the gift she brought him and said, “Return home in peace. I’ve heard what you’ve said and I’ll do what you’ve asked.”

Genesis 43:11

Their father Israel gave in. “If it has to be, it has to be. But do this: stuff your packs with the finest products from the land you can find and take them to the man as gifts—some balm and honey, some spices and perfumes, some pistachios and almonds. And take plenty of money—pay back double what was returned to your sacks; that might have been a mistake. Take your brother and get going. Go back to the man. And may The Strong God give you grace in that man’s eyes so that he’ll send back your other brother along with Benjamin. For me, nothing’s left; I’ve lost everything.”