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Genesis 43:11
Then their father Israel said to them,“ If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and take them down to the man as a gift— some balsam and some honey, aromatic gum and resin, pistachios and almonds.
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1 Samuel 25 27
Accept this gift your servant has brought to my lord, and let it be given to the young men who follow my lord.
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Genesis 32:20
You are also to say,‘ Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.’” For he thought,“ I want to appease Esau with the gift that is going ahead of me. After that, I can face him, and perhaps he will forgive me.”
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Proverbs 19:6
Many seek a ruler’s favor, and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.
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Genesis 33:10
But Jacob said,“ No, please! If I have found favor with you, take this gift from my hand. For indeed, I have seen your face, and it is like seeing God’s face, since you have accepted me.
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Proverbs 21:14
A secret gift soothes anger, and a covert bribe, fierce rage.
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Proverbs 17:8
A bribe seems like a magic stone to its owner; wherever he turns, he succeeds.