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Genesis 43:11
Then their father Israel said to them,“ If it must be so, then do this: Take some of the best products of the land in your bags, and take a gift down to the man– a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds.
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1 Samuel 25 27
Now let this present that your servant has brought to my lord be given to the servants who follow my lord.
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Genesis 32:20
You must also say,‘ In fact your servant Jacob is behind us.’” Jacob thought,“ I will first appease him by sending a gift ahead of me. After that I will meet him. Perhaps he will accept me.”
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Proverbs 19:6
Many people entreat the favor of a generous person, and everyone is the friend of the person who gives gifts.
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Genesis 33:10
“ No, please take them,” Jacob said.“ If I have found favor in your sight, accept my gift from my hand. Now that I have seen your face and you have accepted me, it is as if I have seen the face of God.
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Proverbs 21:14
A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath.
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Proverbs 17:8
A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.