A surprise gift extinguishes anger. And a gift concealed in the bosom extinguishes the greatest indignation
Other versions
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.