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Proverbs 21:14-15
King James Version
Proverbs 21:14-15
King James Version
14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
15 It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
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Proverbs 21:14-15
New International Version
Proverbs 21:14-15
New International Version
14 A gift given in secret soothes anger,
and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.(A)
15 When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous
but terror to evildoers.(B)
Proverbs 21:14-15
New King James Version
Proverbs 21:14-15
New King James Version
14 A gift in secret pacifies anger,
And a bribe [a]behind the back, strong wrath.
15 It is a joy for the just to do justice,
But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:14 Under cover, lit. in the bosom
Proverbs 21:14-15
English Standard Version
Proverbs 21:14-15
English Standard Version
14 (A)A gift in secret averts anger,
and a concealed bribe,[a] strong wrath.
15 When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous
(B)but terror to evildoers.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:14 Hebrew a bribe in the bosom
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