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 A bribe seems like a magic stone to its owner;
wherever he turns, he succeeds.
wherever he turns, he succeeds.
Proverbs 18:16 A gift opens doors for a man
and brings him before the great.
and brings him before the great.
Proverbs 19:6 Many seek a ruler’s favor,
and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.
and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.
Genesis 32:20
You are also to say, ‘Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.’” For he thought, “I want to appease Esau with the gift that is going ahead of me. After that, I can face him, and perhaps he will forgive me.”
Genesis 43:11
Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and take them down to the man as a gift—some balsam and some honey, aromatic gum and resin, pistachios and almonds.
1 Samuel 25:35
Then David accepted what she had brought him and said, “Go home in peace. See, I have heard what you said and have granted your request.”
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 A wicked man secretly takes a bribe
to subvert the course of justice.
to subvert the course of justice.
Proverbs 18:16 A gift opens doors for a man
and brings him before the great.
and brings him before the great.