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.