A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
But Jacob insisted, “No, please! If I have found favor in your sight, then receive this gift from my hand. For indeed, I
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
Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
Now let this gift your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow you.
You are also to say, ‘Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.’” For he thought, “I will appease Esau with the gift
A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.