Proverbs 21:14

Privately given gifts pacify wrath, and payments made secretly appease great anger.

Proverbs 18:16

A person's gift opens doors for him, bringing him access to important people.

Proverbs 19:6

Many curry favor of an official; everyone is a friend of the gift giver.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe works wonders in the eyes of its giver; wherever he turns he prospers.

Genesis 32:20

You are to tell him, "Look! Your servant Jacob is coming along behind us.'"

Genesis 43:11

"If that's the way it has to be," their father Israel replied, "then do this: take some of the best produce of the land in your containers and take them to the man as a gift some resin ointment, some honey, fragrant resins, myrrh, pistachios, and almonds.

1 Samuel 25:35

David took from her what she had brought him and told her, "Go up to your house in peace. Look, I've heard your request and will grant it."

Proverbs 17:23

The wicked man takes a bribe in secret in order to pervert the course of justice.

Matthew 6:3-4

But when you give to the poor, don't let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

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Summary

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

In secret

General references

Bible References

Gift

Proverbs 17:8
A bribe works wonders in the eyes of its giver; wherever he turns he prospers.
Proverbs 18:16
A person's gift opens doors for him, bringing him access to important people.
Proverbs 19:6
Many curry favor of an official; everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
Genesis 32:20
You are to tell him, "Look! Your servant Jacob is coming along behind us.'"
Genesis 43:11
"If that's the way it has to be," their father Israel replied, "then do this: take some of the best produce of the land in your containers and take them to the man as a gift some resin ointment, some honey, fragrant resins, myrrh, pistachios, and almonds.
1 Samuel 25:35
David took from her what she had brought him and told her, "Go up to your house in peace. Look, I've heard your request and will grant it."

In secret

Matthew 6:3
But when you give to the poor, don't let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

General references

Proverbs 17:23
The wicked man takes a bribe in secret in order to pervert the course of justice.
Proverbs 18:16
A person's gift opens doors for him, bringing him access to important people.

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