Proverbs 21:14

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

⁶Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

^35[+] So David received from her hand that which she had brought him. Then he said to her, “Go up in peace to your house. Behold, I have listened to your voice and have granted your request.”

³But when you do merciful deeds, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand does, ⁴so that your merciful deeds may be in secret, then your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

⁸A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

²⁰You shall say, ‘Not only that, but behold, your servant, Jacob, is behind us.’” For, he said, “I will appease him with the present that goes before me, and afterward I will see his face. Perhaps he will accept me.”

²³A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.

¹¹Their father, Israel, said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Take from the choice fruits of the land in your bags, and carry down a present for the man, a little balm, a little honey, spices and myrrh, nuts, and almonds;