Proverbs 21:14

Solomon does not want us to give bribes (secret gifts). He teaches that bribes are evil. See Proverbs 15:27.

A man might seem to be very angry. Perhaps the man really is angry. Or perhaps he just wants money. Perhaps he is like the buyer in Proverbs 20:14. So this angry man is bargaining for more money.

If someone goes to court, then he might be very angry. Or he might pretend to be angry, so that he can win more money.