Proverbs 21:14

Translation Comparison (18 available)

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.

A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.

A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.

By a secret offering wrath is turned away, and the heat of angry feelings by money in the folds of the robe.

A gift in secret pacifieth anger; and a present in the bosom, vehement fury.

A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom the greatest wrath.

It is joy to the righteous to do judgment; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

The wise hold on to their wealth and olive oil, but stupid people use up everything they have.

A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a gift in the bosome great 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 bosom—strong fury.

A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

A secret gift calms anger;<br>a bribe under the table pacifies fury.<br>

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 pacifies anger, and a bribe in the cloak, 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.