Proverbs 18:16
New Living Translation
16 Giving a gift can open doors;
it gives access to important people!
1 Samuel 25:27
New Living Translation
27 And here is a present that I, your servant, have brought to you and your young men.
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Genesis 32:20
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20 And be sure to say, ‘Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.’”
Jacob thought, “I will try to appease him by sending gifts ahead of me. When I see him in person, perhaps he will be friendly to me.”
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Proverbs 19:6
New Living Translation
6 Many seek favors from a ruler;
everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts!
Proverbs 17:8
New Living Translation
8 A bribe is like a lucky charm;
whoever gives one will prosper!
Genesis 43:11
New Living Translation
11 So their father, Jacob, finally said to them, “If it can’t be avoided, then at least do this. Pack your bags with the best products of this land. Take them down to the man as gifts—balm, honey, gum, aromatic resin, pistachio nuts, and almonds.
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Proverbs 21:14
New Living Translation
14 A secret gift calms anger;
a bribe under the table pacifies fury.
Genesis 33:10
New Living Translation
10 But Jacob insisted, “No, if I have found favor with you, please accept this gift from me. And what a relief to see your friendly smile. It is like seeing the face of God!
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