“Munus absconditum extinguit iras, et donum in sinu indignationem maximam.”
“A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.”
“A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.”
“A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.”
“A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.”
Bosom. In private. (Calmet) — They put all valuable things in the bosom. (Haydock)