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 replied, "I already have so much, my brother, so keep what belongs to you."
Genesis 43:11
"If that's the way it has to be," their father Israel replied, "then do this: take some of the best produce of the land in your containers and take them to the man as a gift some resin ointment, some honey, fragrant resins, myrrh, pistachios, and almonds.
1 Samuel 25:35
David took from her what she had brought him and told her, "Go up to your house in peace. Look, I've heard your request and will grant it."
2 Samuel 16:1
Now just as David happened to have passed the summit of the Mount of Olives, suddenly Mephibosheth's servant Ziba met him, accompanied by a couple of saddled donkeys loaded with 200 loaves of bread, 100 clusters of raisins, 100 pieces of summer fruit, and a skin of wine!
Micah 7:3
And speaking of evil, they practice it eagerly with both hands! Both leader and judge demand a bribe, the famous confess their perverted desires, and they scheme together.
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Proverbs 17:23
The wicked man takes a bribe in secret in order to pervert the course of justice.
Proverbs 18:16
A person's gift opens doors for him, bringing him access to important people.