Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
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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.
Catholic Public Domain Version
A surprise gift extinguishes anger. And a gift concealed in the bosom extinguishes the greatest indignation