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Proverbs 19:6
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Proverbs 19:6
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6 Many seek favors from a ruler;
everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts!
Proverbs 19:6
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Proverbs 19:6
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Proverbs 29:26
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Proverbs 29:26
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26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but justice comes from the Lord.
Proverbs 29:26
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Proverbs 29:26
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Proverbs 18:16
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Proverbs 18:16
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16 Giving a gift can open doors;
it gives access to important people!
Proverbs 18:16
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Proverbs 18:16
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16 A gift(A) opens the way
and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.
Proverbs 17:8
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Proverbs 17:8
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8 A bribe is like a lucky charm;
whoever gives one will prosper!
Proverbs 17:8
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Proverbs 17:8
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8 A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it;
they think success will come at every turn.(A)
Proverbs 21:14
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Proverbs 21:14
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14 A secret gift calms anger;
a bribe under the table pacifies fury.
Proverbs 21:14
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Proverbs 21:14
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14 A gift given in secret soothes anger,
and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.(A)
Proverbs 19:12
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Proverbs 19:12
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12 The king’s anger is like a lion’s roar,
but his favor is like dew on the grass.
Proverbs 19:12
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Proverbs 19:12
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Romans 6:23
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Romans 6:23
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23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.
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Romans 6:23
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Romans 6:23
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23 For the wages of sin is death,(A) but the gift of God is eternal life(B) in[a] Christ Jesus our Lord.
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- Romans 6:23 Or through
Matthew 2:11
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Matthew 2:11
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11 They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
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Matthew 2:11
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Matthew 2:11
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11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him.(A) Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts(B) of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
Proverbs 16:15
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Proverbs 16:15
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15 When the king smiles, there is life;
his favor refreshes like a spring rain.
Proverbs 16:15
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Proverbs 16:15
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Psalm 45:12
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Psalm 45:12
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12 The princess of Tyre[a] will shower you with gifts.
The wealthy will beg your favor.
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- 45:12 Hebrew The daughter of Tyre.
Psalm 45:12
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Psalm 45:12
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- Psalm 45:12 Or A Tyrian robe is among the gifts
Job 29:24-25
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Job 29:24-25
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24 When they were discouraged, I smiled at them.
My look of approval was precious to them.
25 Like a chief, I told them what to do.
I lived like a king among his troops
and comforted those who mourned.
Job 29:24-25
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Job 29:24-25
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2 Samuel 19:19-39
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2 Samuel 19:19-39
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19 “My lord the king, please forgive me,” he pleaded. “Forget the terrible thing your servant did when you left Jerusalem. May the king put it out of his mind. 20 I know how much I sinned. That is why I have come here today, the very first person in all Israel[a] to greet my lord the king.”
21 Then Abishai son of Zeruiah said, “Shimei should die, for he cursed the Lord’s anointed king!”
22 “Who asked your opinion, you sons of Zeruiah!” David exclaimed. “Why have you become my adversary[b] today? This is not a day for execution, for today I am once again the king of Israel!” 23 Then, turning to Shimei, David vowed, “Your life will be spared.”
David’s Kindness to Mephibosheth
24 Now Mephibosheth,[c] Saul’s grandson, came down from Jerusalem to meet the king. He had not cared for his feet, trimmed his beard, or washed his clothes since the day the king left Jerusalem. 25 “Why didn’t you come with me, Mephibosheth?” the king asked him.
26 Mephibosheth replied, “My lord the king, my servant Ziba deceived me. I told him, ‘Saddle my donkey[d] so I can go with the king.’ For as you know I am crippled. 27 Ziba has slandered me by saying that I refused to come. But I know that my lord the king is like an angel of God, so do what you think is best. 28 All my relatives and I could expect only death from you, my lord, but instead you have honored me by allowing me to eat at your own table! What more can I ask?”
29 “You’ve said enough,” David replied. “I’ve decided that you and Ziba will divide your land equally between you.”
30 “Give him all of it,” Mephibosheth said. “I am content just to have you safely back again, my lord the king!”
David’s Kindness to Barzillai
31 Barzillai of Gilead had come down from Rogelim to escort the king across the Jordan. 32 He was very old—eighty years of age—and very wealthy. He was the one who had provided food for the king during his stay in Mahanaim. 33 “Come across with me and live in Jerusalem,” the king said to Barzillai. “I will take care of you there.”
34 “No,” he replied, “I am far too old to go with the king to Jerusalem. 35 I am eighty years old today, and I can no longer enjoy anything. Food and wine are no longer tasty, and I cannot hear the singers as they sing. I would only be a burden to my lord the king. 36 Just to go across the Jordan River with the king is all the honor I need! 37 Then let me return again to die in my own town, where my father and mother are buried. But here is your servant, my son Kimham. Let him go with my lord the king and receive whatever you want to give him.”
38 “Good,” the king agreed. “Kimham will go with me, and I will help him in any way you would like. And I will do for you anything you want.” 39 So all the people crossed the Jordan with the king. After David had blessed Barzillai and kissed him, Barzillai returned to his own home.
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2 Samuel 19:19-39
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2 Samuel 19:19-39
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19 and said to him, “May my lord not hold me guilty. Do not remember how your servant did wrong on the day my lord the king left Jerusalem.(A) May the king put it out of his mind. 20 For I your servant know that I have sinned, but today I have come here as the first from the tribes of Joseph to come down and meet my lord the king.”
21 Then Abishai(B) son of Zeruiah said, “Shouldn’t Shimei be put to death for this? He cursed(C) the Lord’s anointed.”(D)
22 David replied, “What does this have to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah?(E) What right do you have to interfere? Should anyone be put to death in Israel today?(F) Don’t I know that today I am king over Israel?” 23 So the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” And the king promised him on oath.(G)
24 Mephibosheth,(H) Saul’s grandson, also went down to meet the king. He had not taken care of his feet or trimmed his mustache or washed his clothes from the day the king left until the day he returned safely. 25 When he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, the king asked him, “Why didn’t you go with me,(I) Mephibosheth?”
26 He said, “My lord the king, since I your servant am lame,(J) I said, ‘I will have my donkey saddled and will ride on it, so I can go with the king.’ But Ziba(K) my servant betrayed me. 27 And he has slandered your servant to my lord the king. My lord the king is like an angel(L) of God; so do whatever you wish. 28 All my grandfather’s descendants deserved nothing but death(M) from my lord the king, but you gave your servant a place among those who eat at your table.(N) So what right do I have to make any more appeals to the king?”
29 The king said to him, “Why say more? I order you and Ziba to divide the land.”
30 Mephibosheth said to the king, “Let him take everything, now that my lord the king has returned home safely.”
31 Barzillai(O) the Gileadite also came down from Rogelim to cross the Jordan with the king and to send him on his way from there. 32 Now Barzillai was very old, eighty years of age. He had provided for the king during his stay in Mahanaim, for he was a very wealthy(P) man. 33 The king said to Barzillai, “Cross over with me and stay with me in Jerusalem, and I will provide for you.”
34 But Barzillai answered the king, “How many more years will I live, that I should go up to Jerusalem with the king? 35 I am now eighty(Q) years old. Can I tell the difference between what is enjoyable and what is not? Can your servant taste what he eats and drinks? Can I still hear the voices of male and female singers?(R) Why should your servant be an added(S) burden to my lord the king? 36 Your servant will cross over the Jordan with the king for a short distance, but why should the king reward me in this way? 37 Let your servant return, that I may die in my own town near the tomb of my father(T) and mother. But here is your servant Kimham.(U) Let him cross over with my lord the king. Do for him whatever you wish.”
38 The king said, “Kimham shall cross over with me, and I will do for him whatever you wish. And anything you desire from me I will do for you.”
39 So all the people crossed the Jordan, and then the king crossed over. The king kissed Barzillai and bid him farewell,(V) and Barzillai returned to his home.
Genesis 43:15
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Genesis 43:15
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15 So the men packed Jacob’s gifts and double the money and headed off with Benjamin. They finally arrived in Egypt and presented themselves to Joseph.
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Genesis 43:15
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Genesis 43:15
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15 So the men took the gifts and double the amount of silver,(A) and Benjamin also. They hurried(B) down to Egypt and presented themselves(C) to Joseph.
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