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Proverbs 21:14

A surprise gift extinguishes anger. And a gift concealed in the bosom extinguishes the greatest indignation
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King James Version

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

English Standard Version

A gift in secret averts anger, and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.

New International Version

A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.