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.