Genesis 32:13
And he lodged there that night, and took of that which he had with him a present for Esau his brother:
Genesis 43:11
And their father Israel said to them, If it be so now, do this: Take of the choice fruits of the land in your vessels, and carry a present down to the man, a little balm, and a little honey, spicery and myrrh, nuts, and almonds.
Proverbs 18:16
A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
Genesis 43:26
And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed down themselves to him to the earth.
Proverbs 17:8
A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who has it; wherever it turns, it prospers.
Proverbs 19:6
Many will entreat the favor of a generous man, and every man is a friend to him who gives gifts.
Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a present in the bosom, strong wrath.
Genesis 18:2
And he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him. And when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself to the earth,
Genesis 32:20-21
and ye shall say, Moreover, behold, thy servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goes before me, and afterward I will see his face. Perhaps he will accept me.
Genesis 33:10
And Jacob said, No, I pray thee, if now I have found favor in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand, inasmuch as I have seen thy face, as any man would see the face of God, and thou were pleased with me.
Genesis 42:6
And Joseph was the governor over the land. It was he who sold to all the people of the land. And Joseph's brothers came, and bowed down themselves to him with their faces to the earth.
1 Samuel 25:8
Ask thy young men, and they will tell thee. Therefore let the young men find favor in thine eyes, for we come in a good day. Give, I pray thee, whatever comes to thy hand to thy servants, and to thy son David.
1 Samuel 25:27
And now this present which thy servant has brought to my lord, let it be given to the young men who follow my lord.