14 A secret gift soothes anger,
and a covert bribe,[a] fierce rage.(A)

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  1. Proverbs 21:14 Lit a bribe in the bosom

14 Privately given gifts pacify wrath,
    and payments made secretly[a] appease[b] great anger.

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  1. Proverbs 21:14 Lit. made under the cloak
  2. Proverbs 21:14 The Heb. lacks appease