Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe [hidden] in the pocket, strong wrath.
Proverbs 18:16
A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him
And brings him before great men.
Proverbs 19:6
Many will seek the favor of a generous and noble man,
And everyone is a friend to him who gives gifts.
Proverbs 17:8
A bribe is like a bright, precious stone in the eyes of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.
Genesis 32:20
and you shall say, ‘Look, your servant Jacob is behind us.’” For he said [to himself], “I will try to appease him with the gift that is going ahead of me. Then afterward I will see him; perhaps he will accept and forgive me.”
Genesis 43:11
Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this; take some of the choicest products of the land in your sacks, and carry it as a present [of tribute] to the man [representing Pharaoh], a little balm and a little honey, aromatic spices or gum, resin, pistachio nuts, and almonds.
1 Samuel 25:35
So David
Proverbs 17:23
A wicked man receives a bribe from the [hidden] pocket
To pervert the ways of justice.
Matthew 6:3-4
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
In secret
General references
Bible References
Gift
A bribe is like a bright, precious stone in the eyes of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.
A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him
And brings him before great men.
Many will seek the favor of a generous and noble man,
And everyone is a friend to him who gives gifts.
In secret
General references
A wicked man receives a bribe from the [hidden] pocket
To pervert the ways of justice.
A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him
And brings him before great men.