Cross References A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom, the greatest wrath. Proverbs 17:8 The expectation of him that expecteth is a most acceptable jewel: whithersoever he turneth himself, he understandeth wisely. Proverbs 18:16 A man's gift enlargeth his way, and maketh him room before princes. Proverbs 19:6 Many honour the person of him that is mighty, and are friends of him that giveth gifts. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom, the greatest wrath. gift Proverbs 21:17,8,23 He that loveth good cheer, shall be in want: he that loveth wine, and fat things, shall not be rich. . . . Proverbs 18:16 A man's gift enlargeth his way, and maketh him room before princes. Proverbs 19:6 Many honour the person of him that is mighty, and are friends of him that giveth gifts. Genesis 32:20 And ye shall add: Thy servant Jacob himself also followeth after us; for he said: I will appease him with the presents that go before, and afterwards I will see him, perhaps he will be gracious to me. Genesis 43:11 Then Israel said to them: If it must needs be so, do what you will: take of the best fruits of the land in your vessels, and carry down presents to the man, a little balm, and honey, and storax, myrrh, turpentine, and almonds. 1 Samuel 25:35 And David received at her hand all that she had brought him, and said to her: Go in peace into thy house, behold I have heard thy voice, and honoured thy face. in secret Matthew 6:3,4 But when thou dost alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doth. . . . Context The King's Heart…13He that stoppeth his ear against the cry of the poor, shall also cry himself, and shall not be heard. 14A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom, the greatest wrath.15It is joy to the just to do judgment: and dread to them that work iniquity.… Lexicon A giftמַתָּ֣ן (mat·tān) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 4976: A present in secret בַּ֭סֵּתֶר (bas·sê·ṯer) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 5643: A covering, hiding place, secrecy soothes יִכְפֶּה־ (yiḵ·peh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3711: To bend, to tame, subdue anger, אָ֑ף (’āp̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 639: The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire and a covert בַּ֝חֵ֗ק (ba·ḥêq) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2436: The bosom bribe וְשֹׁ֥חַד (wə·šō·ḥaḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7810: A present, bribe [pacifies] great עַזָּֽה׃ (‘az·zāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 5794: Strong, vehement, harsh wrath. חֵמָ֥ה (ḥê·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 2534: Heat, anger, poison Additional Translations A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.A gift in secret pacifies anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath. A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath. A secret gift calms anger: but he that forbears to give stirs up strong wrath. A gift in secret pacifieth anger; and a present in the bosom, vehement fury. A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a present in the bosom strong wrath. A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom, strong wrath. A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath. A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury. Jump to Previous Anger Angry Bosom Bribe Cloak Concealed Feelings Folds Gift Great Heat Money Offering Pacifieth Present Reward Robe Secret Strong Subdues Turned Vehement WrathJump to Next Anger Angry Bosom Bribe Cloak Concealed Feelings Folds Gift Great Heat Money Offering Pacifieth Present Reward Robe Secret Strong Subdues Turned Vehement WrathExternal Links Proverbs 21:14 NIVProverbs 21:14 NLT Proverbs 21:14 ESV Proverbs 21:14 NASB Proverbs 21:14 ASV Proverbs 21:14 Bible Apps Proverbs 21:14 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 21:14 Chinese Bible Proverbs 21:14 French Bible Proverbs 21:14 German Bible Alphabetical: A and anger bosom bribe cloak concealed gift given great in pacifies secret soothes strong subdues the wrath OT Poetry: Proverbs 21:14 A gift in secret pacifies anger (Prov. Pro Pr) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |