Proverbs 19:6

Many seek a ruler’s favor,
and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe seems like a magic stone to its owner;
wherever he turns, he succeeds.

Proverbs 18:16

A gift opens doors for a man
and brings him before the great.

Proverbs 29:26

Many seek a ruler’s favor,
but a man receives justice from the Lord.

Proverbs 21:14

A secret gift soothes anger,
and a covert bribe, fierce rage.

Genesis 32:20

You are also to say, ‘Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.’” For he thought, “I want to appease Esau with the gift that is going ahead of me. After that, I can face him, and perhaps he will forgive me.”

Genesis 42:6

Joseph was in charge of the country; he sold grain to all its people. His brothers came and bowed down before him with their faces to the ground.

Genesis 43:15

The men took this gift, double the amount of money, and Benjamin. They made their way down to Egypt and stood before Joseph.

2 Samuel 19:19-39

and said to him, “My lord, don’t hold me guilty, and don’t remember your servant’s wrongdoing on the day my lord the king left Jerusalem. May the king not take it to heart.

Job 29:24-25

If I smiled at them, they couldn’t believe it;
they were thrilled at the light of my countenance.

Psalm 45:12

The daughter of Tyre, the wealthy people,
will seek your favor with gifts.

Proverbs 16:15

When a king’s face lights up, there is life;
his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.

Proverbs 19:12

A king’s rage is like the roaring of a lion,
but his favor is like dew on the grass.

Matthew 2:11

Entering the house, they saw the child with Mary His mother, and falling to their knees, they worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

Will

Proverbs 19:12
A king’s rage is like the roaring of a lion,
but his favor is like dew on the grass.
Proverbs 16:15
When a king’s face lights up, there is life;
his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
Proverbs 29:26
Many seek a ruler’s favor,
but a man receives justice from the Lord.
Genesis 42:6
Joseph was in charge of the country; he sold grain to all its people. His brothers came and bowed down before him with their faces to the ground.
2 Samuel 19:19
and said to him, “My lord, don’t hold me guilty, and don’t remember your servant’s wrongdoing on the day my lord the king left Jerusalem. May the king not take it to heart.
Job 29:24
If I smiled at them, they couldn’t believe it;
they were thrilled at the light of my countenance.
Psalm 45:12
The daughter of Tyre, the wealthy people,
will seek your favor with gifts.
Matthew 2:11
Entering the house, they saw the child with Mary His mother, and falling to their knees, they worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

And

Proverbs 17:8
A bribe seems like a magic stone to its owner;
wherever he turns, he succeeds.
Proverbs 18:16
A gift opens doors for a man
and brings him before the great.
Proverbs 21:14
A secret gift soothes anger,
and a covert bribe, fierce rage.
Genesis 32:20
You are also to say, ‘Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.’” For he thought, “I want to appease Esau with the gift that is going ahead of me. After that, I can face him, and perhaps he will forgive me.”
Genesis 43:15
The men took this gift, double the amount of money, and Benjamin. They made their way down to Egypt and stood before Joseph.
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

General references

Proverbs 18:16
A gift opens doors for a man
and brings him before the great.

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