New King James Version
A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.

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

American Standard Version
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.

Berean Study Bible
A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.

Douay-Rheims Bible
A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom the greatest wrath.

English Revised Version
A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a present in the bosom strong wrath.

World English Bible
A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

Young's Literal Translation
A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury.

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