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 is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him.

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Genesis 32:20

And say ye 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 of me.

1 Samuel 25:27

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

Proverbs 17:8

A gift 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 grace in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou hast been pleased with me.

Genesis 43:11

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

Proverbs 19:6

Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom, strong wrath.