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A secret gift calms anger; a bribe under the table pacifies fury.
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American Standard Version
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.
Christian Standard Bible
A secret gift soothes anger, and a covert bribe, fierce rage.
English Standard Version
A gift in secret averts anger, and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.
King James Version
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
New American Standard Bible
A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in an inside pocket, strong wrath.
New International Version
A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.
New King James Version
A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.
World English Bible
A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.