Proverbs 21:14

Tree of Life Version

A gift in secret soothes anger, and a bribe given secretly, fierce rage.

Cross References

Genesis 32:20

And he also commanded the second one, the third one, and all those who were going behind the flocks, saying, “Say the same exact thing to Esau when you find him.

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 bring an offering down to the man—a little balsam and a little honey, gum and myrrh, pistachios and almonds.

Proverbs 17:23

The wicked one receives a bribe in secret to pervert the ways of justice.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe is a charm in the eyes of its owner. Wherever he turns, he succeeds.

Proverbs 18:16

A man’s gift makes room for him, and leads him before great men.

Proverbs 19:6

Many seek the favor of the generous. Everyone is a friend to a giver of gifts.

1 Samuel 25:35

So David received from her hand what she had brought him, and said to her, “Go up in shalom to your house. Look, I have listened to your plea and have granted your request.”