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
And Esau said, I have enough, my brother. Keep what you have yourself.
Genesis 43:11
And their father Israel said to them, If it be so now, do this. Take of the best fruits of the land in your vessels, and bring a present down to the man, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds.
1 Samuel 25:35
And David received from her hand that which she had brought him, and said to her, Go up in peace to your house. See, I have listened to your voice and have accepted your person.
2 Samuel 16:1
And David had passed on a little from the top. And, behold, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him with a couple of asses saddled, and upon them two hundred loaves of bread, and a hundred bunches of raisins, and a hundred of summer fruits, and a bottle of wine.
Micah 7:3
Both hands are on evil, to do it well. The ruler asks for a bribe, and the judge also; and the great man speaks the evil desire of his soul. So they weave it together.
General references
Proverbs 17:23
A wicked man takes a bribe out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
Proverbs 18:16
A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.