A man's gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men. Cross References Genesis 32:20 You are also to say, 'Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.'" For he thought, "I will appease Esau with the gift that is going before me. After that I can face him, and perhaps he will accept me." 1 Samuel 16:20 And Jesse took a donkey loaded with bread, a skin of wine, and one young goat, and sent them to Saul with his son David. 1 Samuel 25:27 Now let this gift your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow you. Proverbs 18:17 The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him. Proverbs 19:6 Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver. Proverbs 21:14 A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath. Treasury of Scripture A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men. Proverbs 17:8 Proverbs 19:6 Proverbs 21:14 |