13 So he lodged there that same night, and took what [a]came to his hand as (A)a present for Esau his brother:

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  1. Genesis 32:13 he had received

11 And their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Take some of the best fruits of the land in your vessels and (A)carry down a present for the man—a little (B)balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachio nuts and almonds.

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16 (A)A man’s gift makes room for him,
And brings him before great men.

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14 A gift in secret pacifies anger,
And a bribe [a]behind the back, strong wrath.

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  1. Proverbs 21:14 Under cover, lit. in the bosom

Many entreat the favor of the nobility,
And every man is a friend to one who gives gifts.

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A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.

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26 And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and (A)bowed down before him to the earth.

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27 And now (A)this present which your maidservant has brought to my lord, let it be given to the young men who follow my lord.

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Ask your young men, and they will tell you. Therefore [a]let my young men find favor in your eyes, for we come on (A)a feast day. Please give whatever comes to your hand to your servants and to your son David.’ ”

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  1. 1 Samuel 25:8 be gracious to the young men

Now Joseph was governor (A)over the land; and it was he who sold to all the people of the land. And Joseph’s brothers came and (B)bowed down before him with their faces to the earth.

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10 And Jacob said, “No, please, if I have now found favor in your sight, then receive my present from my hand, inasmuch as I (A)have seen your face as though I had seen the face of God, and you were pleased with me.

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20 and also say, ‘Behold, your servant Jacob is behind us.’ ” For he said, “I will (A)appease him with the present that goes before me, and afterward I will see his face; perhaps he will accept me.” 21 So the present went on over before him, but he himself lodged that night in the camp.

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(A)So he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, three men were standing by him; (B)and when he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them, and bowed himself to the ground,

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