Proverbs 18:16

How To Avoid Fools And Foolishness

¹⁵ An intelligent heart 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 one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.

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Genesis 32:20

and you shall say, 'Moreover, your servant Jacob is behind us.'" For he thought, "I may appease him with the present that goes ahead of me, and afterward I shall see his face. Perhaps he will accept me."

1 Samuel 25:27

And now let this present that your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow my lord.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.

Genesis 33:10

Jacob said, "No, please, if I have found favor in your sight, then accept my present from my hand. For I have seen your face, which is like seeing the face of God, and you have accepted me.

Genesis 43:11

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

Proverbs 19:6

Many seek the favor of a generous man, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret averts anger, and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.