Jacob spent the night there, and from what he had brought with him, he selected a gift for his brother Esau:
A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
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 you
A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
When Joseph came home, they presented him with the gifts they had brought, and they bowed to the ground before him.
Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.
Now Joseph was the ruler of the land; he was the one who sold grain to all its people. So when his brothers arrived, the
You are also to say, ‘Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.’” For he thought, “I will appease Esau with the gift
Now let this gift your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow you.
And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet
Ask your young men, and they will tell you. So let my young men find favor with you, for we have come on the day of a fe
But Jacob insisted, “No, please! If I have found favor in your sight, then receive this gift from my hand. For indeed, I