ka.phah describes bringing anger under control through a secret gift in Proverbs 21:14.

In Proverbs 21:14, ka.phah describes the bringing of anger under control: the imperfect verb occurs in the clause where a gift given secretly is set in relation to anger.

1. Bring anger under control · dominant

   In Proverbs 21:14, יִכְפֶּה is a Qal imperfect, third masculine singular verb in the clause about a gift given in secret and anger. The APB renders the clause, “A gift given in secret subdues anger,”.

   Proverbs 21:14

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Proverbs 21:14, the APB presents the clause as “A gift given in secret subdues anger.” This rendering confirms the clause's overall relation rather than isolating every contribution of the Hebrew verb.