Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret appeases anger 1 and a concealed gift appeases strong wrath. 1

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

In Context

13The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, 1 he also will cry out, but he will not be answered. 1

15When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous person, 1 but it brings terror to evildoers. 1

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Cross References

Genesis 43:11Their father Israel said to them, “If it be so, now do this. Take some of the best products of the land in your bags. Carry down to the man a gift—some balm and honey, spices and myrrh, pistachio nuts and almonds.

Proverbs 17:8A bribe is like a magic stone to the one who gives it; 1 wherever he turns, he succeeds. 1

Proverbs 18:16A man's gift may open the way 1 and bring him before an important person. 1

Matthew 6:3But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:14

13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. Here we have the description and doom of an uncharitable man. 1. His description: He stops his ears at the cry of the poor, at the cry of their wants and miseries (he resolves to take no cognizance of them), at the cry of their requests and supplications—he resolves he will not so much as give them the hearing, turns them away from his door, and forbids them to come near him, or, if he cannot avoid hearing them,… Read the whole commentary →

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