Proverbs 18:16

How To Avoid Fools And Foolishness

¹⁵ The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. ¹⁶ A man's gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men. ¹⁷ He that pleadeth his cause first'seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.

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Genesis 32:20

and ye shall say, Moreover, behold, thy servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see his face; peradventure he will accept me.

1 Samuel 25:27

And now this present which thy servant hath brought unto my lord, let it be given unto the young men that follow my lord.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

Genesis 33:10

And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found favor in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand; forasmuch as I have seen thy face, as one seeth the face of God, and thou wast pleased with me.

Genesis 43:11

And their father Israel said unto them, If it be so now, do this: take of the choice fruits of the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spicery and myrrh, nuts, and almonds;

Proverbs 19:6

Many will entreat the favor of the liberal man; And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.