Proverbs 18:16

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A person's gift opens doors for him and brings him into the presence of the great.

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  • Gen 32:20 : 20 He also instructed the second, the third, and all those who followed the herds: 'This is what you are to say to Esau when you meet him.'
  • 1 Sam 25:27 : 27 Now let this gift that your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow my lord.
  • Prov 17:8 : 8 A bribe is like a precious gem in the eyes of its giver; wherever it turns, it prospers.
  • Gen 43:11 : 11 Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Take some of the best products of the land in your bags and carry them as a gift to the man—a little balm, a little honey, spices, myrrh, pistachio nuts, and almonds.
  • Gen 33:10 : 10 Jacob said, 'No, please, if I have found favor in your eyes, accept this gift from me. Seeing your face is like seeing the face of God, now that you have accepted me.'
  • Prov 19:6 : 6 Many seek the favor of a generous person, and everyone is a friend to the one who gives gifts.
  • Prov 21:14 : 14 A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe in the lap pacifies intense wrath.

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    6Many seek the favor of a generous person, and everyone is a friend to the one who gives gifts.

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    15The heart of the understanding one gains knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

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    17The first to plead his case seems right, until another comes and cross-examines him.

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    8A bribe is like a precious gem in the eyes of its giver; wherever it turns, it prospers.

  • Prov 22:29
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    29Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before obscure people.

  • Prov 12:8
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    8A person is praised according to their insight, but one with a twisted mind is despised.

  • Prov 3:4
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    4Then you will find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

  • Prov 17:23
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    23The wicked accept a bribe in secret to pervert the ways of justice.

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    14From the fruit of their lips, people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward.

  • Prov 28:11
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    11A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with understanding will see right through him.

  • Prov 16:7-9
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    7When the Lord is pleased with a person’s ways, He makes even their enemies to be at peace with them.

    8Better a little with righteousness than great income with injustice.

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  • Prov 1:5
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    5Let the wise hear and increase their learning, and the one who understands gain guidance,

  • Prov 25:6-7
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    6Do not exalt yourself in the king's presence or stand in the place of the great.

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  • Prov 18:23-24
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    23The poor speak with supplications, but the rich answer harshly.

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  • Ps 112:5
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    5Good comes to the man who is gracious and lends freely; he conducts his affairs with justice.

  • Prov 21:14
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    14A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe in the lap pacifies intense wrath.

  • Prov 12:2
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    2A good person obtains favor from the LORD, but a person of wicked schemes is condemned.

  • Prov 18:1
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    1One who isolates himself seeks his own desires; he quarrels against all sound wisdom.

  • Prov 18:11-12
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  • Prov 15:23
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    4A king establishes a land by justice, but a man who accepts bribes tears it down.

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  • Prov 13:15-16
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  • Prov 29:23
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    23A man's pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

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