Proverbs 18:16 Cross References

Proverbs 18:16

16: Giving a gift works wonders; it may bring you before important people!

1 Samuel 25:27

  1. And here is a present I have brought to you and your young men.

Genesis 43:11

  1. So their father, Jacob, finally said to them, "If it can't be avoided, then at least do this. Fill your bags with the best products of the land. Take them to the man as gifts--balm, honey, spices, myrrh, pistachio nuts, and almonds.

Proverbs 17:8

  1. A bribe seems to work like magic for those who give it; they succeed in all they do.

Genesis 32:20

  1. And be sure to say, `Your servant Jacob is right behind us.'" Jacob's plan was to appease Esau with the presents before meeting him face to face. "Perhaps," Jacob hoped, "he will be friendly to us."

Proverbs 19:6

  1. Many beg favors from a prince; everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts!

Genesis 33:10

  1. "No, please accept them," Jacob said, "for what a relief it is to see your friendly smile. It is like seeing the smile of God!

Proverbs 21:14

  1. A secret gift calms anger; a secret bribe pacifies fury.
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