And you will add: 'Your servant Jacob himself also follows after us, for he said: "I will appease him with the gifts that go ahead, and after this, I will see him; perhaps he will be gracious to me." ' "
Proverbs 21:14 - Catholic Public Domain Version A surprise gift extinguishes anger. And a gift concealed in the bosom extinguishes the greatest indignation. 更多版本King James Version (Oxford) 1769 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: And a reward in the bosom strong wrath. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition A gift in secret pacifies and turns away anger, and a bribe in the lap, strong wrath. American Standard Version (1901) A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath. Common English Bible A secret gift calms anger, and a hidden bribe removes furious wrath. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom the greatest wrath. English Standard Version 2016 A gift in secret averts anger, and a concealed bribe, strong wrath. |
And you will add: 'Your servant Jacob himself also follows after us, for he said: "I will appease him with the gifts that go ahead, and after this, I will see him; perhaps he will be gracious to me." ' "
Therefore, their father Israel said to them: "If it is necessary to do so, then do what you will. Take, in your vessels, from the best fruits of the land, and carry down gifts to the man: a little resin, and honey, and storax ointment, oil of myrrh, turpentine, and almonds.
The impious receives gifts from the bosom, so that he may pervert the paths of judgment.
The expectation of those who stand ready is a most pleasing jewel. Whichever way he turns himself, he understands prudently.
Many honor the character of one who is powerful, and there are friends for a giver of gifts.
Then David received from her hand all that she had brought to him. And he said to her: "Go in peace to your own house. Behold, I have heeded your voice, and I have honored your face."