Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.
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Cross references
- Proverbs 19:6 Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
- Proverbs 18:16 A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
- 1 Samuel 25:35 So David received from her hand that which she had brought him. Then he said to her, “Go up in peace to your house. Behold, I have listened to your voice and have granted your request.”