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 works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.
Proverbs 18:16
A person's gift makes room for him, and leads him before important people.
Proverbs 19:6
Many people entreat the favor of a generous person, and everyone is the friend of the person who gives gifts.
Genesis 32:20
You must also say, 'In fact your servant Jacob is behind us.'" Jacob thought, "I will first appease him by sending a gift ahead of me. After that I will meet him. Perhaps he will accept me."
Genesis 43:11
Then their father Israel said to them, "If it must be so, then do this: Take some of the best products of the land in your bags, and take a gift down to the man -- a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds.
1 Samuel 25:35
Then David took from her hand what she had brought to him. He said to her, "Go back to your home in peace. Be assured that I have listened to you and responded favorably."
In secret
Matthew 6:3
But when you do your giving, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,
General references
Proverbs 17:23
A wicked person receives a bribe secretly to pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 18:16
A person's gift makes room for him, and leads him before important people.