Proverbs 18:16

How To Avoid Fools And Foolishness

¹⁵ The heart of the prudent gets 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 in his cause seems just, but his neighbor comes and searches him.

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Genesis 32:20

And also you shall say, Behold, your servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goes before me, and afterward I will see his face. Perhaps he will accept me.

1 Samuel 25:27

And now this blessing which your handmaid has brought to my lord, let it even be given to the young men who follow my lord.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe is like a precious stone in the eyes of him who has it; wherever he turns, he is prudent.

Genesis 33:10

And Jacob said, No, please, if now I have found grace in your sight, then receive my present at my hand. For therefore have I seen your face, as though I had seen the face of God, and you were pleased with me.

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.

Proverbs 19:6

Many will beg the favor of a ruler, and all are friends to a man who gives gifts.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret quiets anger; and a bribe in the bosom quiets strong wrath.