Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret quiets anger; and a bribe in the bosom quiets strong wrath.
Proverbs 18:16
A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
Proverbs 19:6
Many will beg the favor of a ruler, and all are friends to a man who gives gifts.
Proverbs 17:8
A bribe is like a precious stone in the eyes of him who has it; wherever he turns, he is prudent.
Genesis 32:20
And also you shall say, Behold, your servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goes before me, and afterward I will see his face. Perhaps he will accept me.
Genesis 43:11
And their father Israel said to them, If it be so now, do this. Take of the best fruits of the land in your vessels, and bring a present down to the man, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds.
1 Samuel 25:35
And David received from her hand that which she had brought him, and said to her, Go up in peace to your house. See, I have listened to your voice and have accepted your person.
Proverbs 17:23
A wicked man takes a bribe out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
Matthew 6:3-4
But when you do merciful deeds, do not let your left hand know what your right hand does,