Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

Proverbs 18:16

A man’s gift makes room for him
And brings him before great men.

Proverbs 19:6

Many will seek the favor of a generous man,
And every man is a friend to him who gives gifts.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.

Genesis 32:20

and you shall say, ‘Behold, your servant Jacob also is behind us.’” For he said, “I will appease him with the present that goes before me. Then afterward I will see his face; perhaps he will accept me.”

Genesis 43:11

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 down to the man as a present, a little balm and a little honey, aromatic gum and myrrh, pistachio nuts and almonds.

1 Samuel 25:35

So David received from her hand what she had brought him and said to her, “Go up to your house in peace. See, I have listened to you and granted your request.”

Proverbs 17:23

A wicked man receives a bribe from the bosom
To pervert the ways of justice.

Matthew 6:3-4

But when you give to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

In secret

General references

Bible References

Gift

Proverbs 17:8
A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.
Proverbs 18:16
A man’s gift makes room for him
And brings him before great men.
Proverbs 19:6
Many will seek the favor of a generous man,
And every man is a friend to him who gives gifts.
Genesis 32:20
and you shall say, ‘Behold, your servant Jacob also is behind us.’” For he said, “I will appease him with the present that goes before me. Then afterward I will see his face; perhaps he will accept me.”
Genesis 43:11
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 down to the man as a present, a little balm and a little honey, aromatic gum and myrrh, pistachio nuts and almonds.
1 Samuel 25:35
So David received from her hand what she had brought him and said to her, “Go up to your house in peace. See, I have listened to you and granted your request.”

In secret

Matthew 6:3
But when you give to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

General references

Proverbs 17:23
A wicked man receives a bribe from the bosom
To pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 18:16
A man’s gift makes room for him
And brings him before great men.