Genesis 32:20
Be sure to say, 'Jacob is right behind us.' He thought: I will make peace with him by giving him this gift that I am sending ahead of me. After that, I will see him, and he will welcome me back.
Job 42:8-9
So now take seven bulls and seven rams and go to my servant Job and sacrifice a burnt offering for yourselves. My servant Job will pray for you, and I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly. You did not speak correctly about me, as my servant Job has.
Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret pacifies anger. A bribe behind the back provokes strong anger.
Genesis 43:11
Their father Israel said: If that is the way it has to be, then take the man a gift. Put some of the best products of the land in your bags. Take a little balm, a little honey, gum, myrrh, pistachio nuts, and almonds.
1 Samuel 6:5
You must make these models of the tumors and of the mice that are ravaging your country. You must give honor to the God of Israel. Perhaps he will stop punishing you, your gods, and your land.
1 Samuel 25:17-35
Consider what you should do because our master and his whole household are doomed. He is such a worthless man that it is useless to talk to him.
1 Kings 20:31
His servants said to him: It is said that the kings of Israel are full of mercy: let us then put on haircloth, and cords on our heads, and go to the king of Israel. Maybe he will give you your life.
Proverbs 6:35
He will not regard any ransom, nor will he be content when you give many gifts.
Proverbs 15:18
An angry man stirs up strife. The slow to anger calms disputes.
Proverbs 16:14
Anger from a king is the messenger of death, but a wise man will placate it.
Jonah 3:9
Who knows whether God will turn back and change his mind, and turn away from his fierce anger that we will not perish?
2 Timothy 2:25
He should instruct those who oppose using meekness. Perhaps God will give them repentance that they may know the truth.