How To Avoid Fools And Foolishness

¹⁵ A wise heart laboureth for knowledge; and a prudent ear seeketh understanding. ¹⁶ Liberality bringeth a man to honour and worship, and setteth him among great men. ¹⁷ The righteous accuseth himself first of all; if his neighbour come, he shall find him.

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Genesis 32:20

and say moreover. 'Behold thy servant Jacob cometh after us.'" For he said, "I will appease his wrath with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see him myself, so peradventure he will receive me to grace."

1 Samuel 25:27

And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought, let it be given unto the young men that follow my lord.

Proverbs 17:8

Liberality is a precious stone unto him that hath it; for wheresoever he becometh, he prospereth.

Genesis 33:10

Jacob answered, "O nay, but if I have found grace in thy sight, receive my present of my hand: for I have seen thy face as though I had seen the face of God: wherefore receive me to grace

Genesis 43:11

Then their father Israel said unto them, "If it must needs be so now: then do thus, take of the best fruits of the land in your vessels, and bring the man a present, a courtesy balm, and a courtesy of honey, spices and myrrh, dates and almonds.

Proverbs 19:6

The multitude hangeth upon great men; and every man favoureth him that giveth rewards.

Proverbs 21:14

A privy reward pacifieth displeasure; and a gift in the bosom stilleth furiousness.