King James Bible
KJVA gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 21:14 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath. | |
American Standard VersionASV | A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom the greatest wrath. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A gift in secret pacifieth anger; and a present in the bosom, vehement fury. | |
English Revised VersionERV | A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a present in the bosom strong wrath. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom, strong wrath. | |
World English BibleWEB | A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A gift in secret pacifies anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath. |