²⁷ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

⁸ A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

²³ A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.

¹⁶ A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

¹⁴ A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

²¹ To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.

⁴ The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.