Proverbs 18:16

A person's gift opens doors for him, bringing him access to important people.

Genesis 32:20

You are to tell him, "Look! Your servant Jacob is coming along behind us.'"

1 Samuel 25:27

Now let this present that your servant has brought to your majesty be given to the young men who follow your majesty.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe works wonders in the eyes of its giver; wherever he turns he prospers.

"Please," Jacob implored him, "don't refuse. If I'm to receive favor from you, then receive this gift from me, because seeing your face is like seeing the face of God, since you have favorably accepted me.

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.

Proverbs 19:6

Many curry favor of an official; everyone is a friend of the gift giver.

Proverbs 21:14

Privately given gifts pacify wrath, and payments made secretly appease great anger.

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