Proverbs 21:14 Cross References - NSB

¹⁴ A gift in secret pacifies anger. A bribe behind the back provokes strong anger.

²⁰ »Be sure to say, ‘Jacob is right behind us.’« He thought: »I will make peace with him by giving him this gift that I am sending ahead of me. After that, I will see him, and he will welcome me back.«

¹¹ Their father Israel said: »If that is the way it has to be, then take the man a gift. Put some of the best products of the land in your bags. Take a little balm, a little honey, gum, myrrh, pistachio nuts, and almonds.

³⁵ Then David accepted what she brought him. He said: »Go home in peace. I have listened to what you said and I grant your request.«

⁸ A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes its owner. He prospers in everything he does.

²³ A wicked man takes a bribe to pervert the ways of judgment.

¹⁶ A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

⁶ Many ask favors of the prince. Every man is a friend of a person who gives gifts.

³ »When you give gifts, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. ⁴ »Your giving will be in secret and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.