Verse 14
Proverbs 21:14
New Living Translation
14
A secret gift calms anger;<br>a bribe under the table pacifies fury.<br>
Original Language Text
hebrew
מַתָּ֣ן בַּ֭/סֵּתֶר יִכְפֶּה אָ֑ף וְ/שֹׁ֥חַד בַּ֝/חֵ֗ק חֵמָ֥ה עַזָּֽה
English Translation
A gift in secret will cover anger, and a bribe in the lap is strong wrath.
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Chapter 21 Context
1
The king’s heart is like a stream of water directed by the LORD;<br>he guides it wherever he pleases...
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2
People may be right in their own eyes,<br>but the LORD examines their heart.<br>
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3
The LORD is more pleased when we do what is right and just<br>than when we offer him sacrifices.<br>
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4
Haughty eyes, a proud heart,<br>and evil actions are all sin.<br>
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5
Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity,<br>but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.<br>
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6
Wealth created by a lying tongue<br>is a vanishing mist and a deadly trap.<br>
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7
The violence of the wicked sweeps them away,<br>because they refuse to do what is just.<br>
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8
The guilty walk a crooked path;<br>the innocent travel a straight road.<br>
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9
It’s better to live alone in the corner of an attic<br>than with a quarrelsome wife in a lovely home...
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10
Evil people desire evil;<br>their neighbors get no mercy from them.<br>
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11
If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded become wise;<br>if you instruct the wise, they will be all...
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12
The Righteous One knows what is going on in the homes of the wicked;<br>he will bring disaster on th...
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13
Those who shut their ears to the cries of the poor<br>will be ignored in their own time of need.<br>
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14
A secret gift calms anger;<br>a bribe under the table pacifies fury.<br>
15
Justice is a joy to the godly,<br>but it terrifies evildoers.<br>
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16
The person who strays from common sense<br>will end up in the company of the dead.<br>
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17
Those who love pleasure become poor;<br>those who love wine and luxury will never be rich.<br>
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18
The wicked are punished in place of the godly,<br>and traitors in place of the honest.<br>
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19
It’s better to live alone in the desert<br>than with a quarrelsome, complaining wife.<br>
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20
The wise have wealth and luxury,<br>but fools spend whatever they get.<br>
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21
Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love<br>will find life, righteousness, and honor.<br>
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22
The wise conquer the city of the strong<br>and level the fortress in which they trust.<br>
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23
Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut,<br>and you will stay out of trouble.<br>
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24
Mockers are proud and haughty;<br>they act with boundless arrogance.<br>
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25
Despite their desires, the lazy will come to ruin,<br>for their hands refuse to work.<br>
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26
Some people are always greedy for more,<br>but the godly love to give!<br>
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27
The sacrifice of an evil person is detestable,<br>especially when it is offered with wrong motives.<...
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28
A false witness will be cut off,<br>but a credible witness will be allowed to speak.<br>
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29
The wicked bluff their way through,<br>but the virtuous think before they act.<br>
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30
No human wisdom or understanding or plan<br>can stand against the LORD.<br>
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31
The horse is prepared for the day of battle,<br>but the victory belongs to the LORD.<br>
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