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 is as a magic stone in the eyes of him that gives it: wherever he turns, he prospers.
Proverbs 18:16
A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
Proverbs 19:6
Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that gives gifts.
Genesis 32:20
And say moreover, 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 unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:
1 Samuel 25:35
So David received of her hand that which she had brought him, and said unto her, Go up in peace to your house; see, I have hearkened to your voice, and have accepted your person.
In secret
Matthew 6:3
But when you give alms, let not your left hand know what your right hand does:
General references
Proverbs 17:23
A wicked man takes a bribe out of the bosom to pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 18:16
A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.