Proverbs 18:16 Cross References - BSB

¹⁶ A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.

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.”

¹⁰ But Jacob insisted, “No, please! If I have found favor in your sight, then receive this gift from my hand. For indeed, I have seen your face, and it is like seeing the face of God, since you have received me favorably.

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 carry them down as a gift for the man—a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds.

²⁷ Now let this gift your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow you.

⁸ A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.

⁶ Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.

¹⁴ A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.