Châm Ngôn 21:14
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
Context
This verse from Châm Ngôn Chapter 21 connects to 9 cross-references. Proverbs on justice, diligence, and divine sovereignty: the king's heart in the Lord's hand is like channels of water turned wherever he wills. One who closes his ears to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not …
Bản dịch khác
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.
A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury.
By a secret offering wrath is turned away, and the heat of angry feelings by money in the folds of the robe.
Tham chiếu chéo
That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.
But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:
So David received of her hand that which she had brought him, and said unto her, Go up in peace …
Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits …
And say ye moreover, Behold, thy servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the …