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Proverbs 21:14 Meaning & Commentary – A Secret Gift Pacifies

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

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Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

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The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

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When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

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The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

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It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

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The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.

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The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.

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The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

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The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.