Proverbs 21:14

A privy reward pacifieth displeasure; and a gift in the bosom stilleth furiousness.

Proverbs 18:16

Liberality bringeth a man to honour and worship, and setteth him among great men.

Proverbs 19:6

The multitude hangeth upon great men; and every man favoureth him that giveth rewards.

Proverbs 17:8

Liberality is a precious stone unto him that hath it; for wheresoever he becometh, he prospereth.

Genesis 32:20

and say moreover. 'Behold thy servant Jacob cometh after us.'" For he said, "I will appease his wrath with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see him myself, so peradventure he will receive me to grace."

Genesis 43:11

Then their father Israel said unto them, "If it must needs be so now: then do thus, take of the best fruits of the land in your vessels, and bring the man a present, a courtesy balm, and a courtesy of honey, spices and myrrh, dates and almonds.

1 Samuel 25:35

And so David received of her hand that she brought him, and said to her, "Go in peace to thine house. And see, I have obeyed thy voice and have received thee to grace."

Proverbs 17:23

The ungodly taketh gifts out of the bosom, to wrest the ways of judgment.

Matthew 6:3-4

But when thou doest thine alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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
Liberality is a precious stone unto him that hath it; for wheresoever he becometh, he prospereth.
Proverbs 18:16
Liberality bringeth a man to honour and worship, and setteth him among great men.
Proverbs 19:6
The multitude hangeth upon great men; and every man favoureth him that giveth rewards.
Genesis 32:20
and say moreover. 'Behold thy servant Jacob cometh after us.'" For he said, "I will appease his wrath with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see him myself, so peradventure he will receive me to grace."
Genesis 43:11
Then their father Israel said unto them, "If it must needs be so now: then do thus, take of the best fruits of the land in your vessels, and bring the man a present, a courtesy balm, and a courtesy of honey, spices and myrrh, dates and almonds.
1 Samuel 25:35
And so David received of her hand that she brought him, and said to her, "Go in peace to thine house. And see, I have obeyed thy voice and have received thee to grace."

In secret

Matthew 6:3
But when thou doest thine alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

General references

Proverbs 17:23
The ungodly taketh gifts out of the bosom, to wrest the ways of judgment.
Proverbs 18:16
Liberality bringeth a man to honour and worship, and setteth him among great men.