Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
Whithersoever
General references
Bible References
Whithersoever
Genesis 33:9
“I have enough, my brother,” Esau replied. “Keep what you have.”
Genesis 43:11
Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and take them down to the man as a gift—some balsam and some honey, aromatic gum and resin, pistachios and almonds.
1 Samuel 25:35
Then David accepted what she had brought him and said, “Go home in peace. See, I have heard what you said and have granted your request.”
2 Samuel 16:1
When David had gone a little beyond the summit, Ziba, Mephibosheth’s servant, was right there to meet him. He had a pair of saddled donkeys loaded with 200 loaves of bread, 100 clusters of raisins, 100 bunches of summer fruit, and a skin of wine.
Micah 7:3 Both hands are good at accomplishing evil:
the official and the judge demand a bribe;
when the powerful man communicates his evil desire,
they plot it together.
the official and the judge demand a bribe;
when the powerful man communicates his evil desire,
they plot it together.
General references
Proverbs 17:23 A wicked man secretly takes a bribe
to subvert the course of justice.
to subvert the course of justice.
Proverbs 18:16 A gift opens doors for a man
and brings him before the great.
and brings him before the great.