Proverbs 18:16

How To Avoid Fools And Foolishness

¹⁵ The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
¹⁶ A man’s gift makes room for him
And brings him before great men.
¹⁷ The first to plead his case seems right,
Until another comes and examines him.

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Genesis 32:20

and you shall say, ‘Behold, your servant Jacob also is behind us.’” For he said, “I will appease him with the present that goes before me. Then afterward I will see his face; perhaps he will accept me.”

1 Samuel 25:27

Now let this gift which your maidservant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who accompany my lord.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.

Genesis 33:10

Jacob said, “No, please, if now I have found favor in your sight, then take my present from my hand, for I see your face as one sees the face of God, and you have received me favorably.

Genesis 43:11

Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: take some of the best products of the land in your bags, and carry down to the man as a present, a little balm and a little honey, aromatic gum and myrrh, pistachio nuts and almonds.

Proverbs 19:6

Many will seek the favor of a generous man,
And every man is a friend to him who gives gifts.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.