Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,
Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought him, and he said to her, “Go home in peace. See, I have heeded your voice and granted your request.”
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 your packs and carry them down as a gift for the man—a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds.
A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.
You are also to say, ‘Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.’” For he thought, “I will appease Esau with the gift that is going before me. After that I can face him, and perhaps he will accept me.”