Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret pacifies anger. A bribe behind the back provokes strong anger.
Proverbs 18:16
A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
Proverbs 19:6
Many ask favors of the prince. Every man is a friend of a person who gives gifts.
Proverbs 17:8
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes its owner. He prospers in everything he does.
Genesis 32:20
Be sure to say, 'Jacob is right behind us.' He thought: I will make peace with him by giving him this gift that I am sending ahead of me. After that, I will see him, and he will welcome me back.
Genesis 43:11
Their father Israel said: If that is the way it has to be, then take the man a gift. Put some of the best products of the land in your bags. Take a little balm, a little honey, gum, myrrh, pistachio nuts, and almonds.
1 Samuel 25:35
Then David accepted what she brought him. He said: Go home in peace. I have listened to what you said and I grant your request.
Proverbs 17:23
A wicked man takes a bribe to pervert the ways of judgment.
Matthew 6:3-4
When you give gifts, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.