And he tarried there that same night, and took of that which came to hand, a present, unto Esau his brother:

Then their father Israel said unto them, "If it must needs be so now: then do thus, take of the best fruits of the land in your vessels, and bring the man a present, a courtesy balm, and a courtesy of honey, spices and myrrh, dates and almonds.

Liberality bringeth a man to honour and worship, and setteth him among great men.

When Joseph came home, they brought the present into the house to him, which they had in their hands, and fell flat on the ground before him.

Liberality is a precious stone unto him that hath it; for wheresoever he becometh, he prospereth.

The multitude hangeth upon great men; and every man favoureth him that giveth rewards.

A privy reward pacifieth displeasure; and a gift in the bosom stilleth furiousness.

And he lift up his eyes and looked: and lo, three men stood not far from him. And when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and fell to the ground

and say moreover. 'Behold thy servant Jacob cometh after us.'" For he said, "I will appease his wrath with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see him myself, so peradventure he will receive me to grace."

Jacob answered, "O nay, but if I have found grace in thy sight, receive my present of my hand: for I have seen thy face as though I had seen the face of God: wherefore receive me to grace

And Joseph was governor in the land, and sold corn to all the people of the land. And his brethren came, and fell flat on the ground before him.

ask thy lads, and they will show thee. Wherefore let these young men find favour in thine eyes - for we come in a good season - and give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants and to thine son David."

And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought, let it be given unto the young men that follow my lord.

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And he lodged there that same night; and took of that which came to his hand a present for Esau his brother;

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ask thy lads, and they will show thee. Wherefore let these young men find favour in thine eyes - for we come in a good season - and give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants and to thine son David."

A present

and say moreover. 'Behold thy servant Jacob cometh after us.'" For he said, "I will appease his wrath with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see him myself, so peradventure he will receive me to grace."
And he lift up his eyes and looked: and lo, three men stood not far from him. And when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and fell to the ground
Jacob answered, "O nay, but if I have found grace in thy sight, receive my present of my hand: for I have seen thy face as though I had seen the face of God: wherefore receive me to grace
And Joseph was governor in the land, and sold corn to all the people of the land. And his brethren came, and fell flat on the ground before him.
Then their father Israel said unto them, "If it must needs be so now: then do thus, take of the best fruits of the land in your vessels, and bring the man a present, a courtesy balm, and a courtesy of honey, spices and myrrh, dates and almonds.
And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought, let it be given unto the young men that follow my lord.
Liberality is a precious stone unto him that hath it; for wheresoever he becometh, he prospereth.
Liberality bringeth a man to honour and worship, and setteth him among great men.
The multitude hangeth upon great men; and every man favoureth him that giveth rewards.
A privy reward pacifieth displeasure; and a gift in the bosom stilleth furiousness.
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