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
But Esau said, “I have plenty, my brother; keep what you have for yourself.”
Genesis 43:11
Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this; take some of the choicest products of the land in your sacks, and carry it as a present [of tribute] to the man [representing Pharaoh], a little balm and a little honey, aromatic spices or gum, resin, pistachio nuts, and almonds.
1 Samuel 25:35
So David accepted what she had brought to him and said to her, “Go up to your house in peace. See, I have listened to you and have granted your request.”
2 Samuel 16:1
When David was a little past the summit [of the Mount of Olives], behold, Ziba, the servant of Mephibosheth, met him with a team of saddled donkeys, and on them were two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred clusters of raisins, a hundred summer fruits, and a jug of wine.
Micah 7:3
Concerning evil, both of their hands pursue it and do it diligently and thoroughly;
The prince asks, also the judge, for a bribe,
And a great man speaks the [evil] desire of his soul.
So they twist the course of justice between them.
Concerning evil, both of their hands pursue it and do it diligently and thoroughly;
The prince asks, also the judge, for a bribe,
And a great man speaks the [evil] desire of his soul.
So they twist the course of justice between them.
General references
Proverbs 17:23
A wicked man receives a bribe from the [hidden] pocket
To pervert the ways of justice.
A wicked man receives a bribe from the [hidden] pocket
To pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 18:16
A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him
And brings him before great men.
A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him
And brings him before great men.