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Genesis 43:11 (Listen)

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11 Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: take some of the choice fruits of the land in your bags, and carry a present down to the man, a little ubalm and a little honey, gum, myrrh, pistachio nuts, and almonds.

Proverbs 17:8 (Listen)

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8 yA bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it;

wherever he turns he prospers.

Proverbs 18:16 (Listen)

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16 A man's qgift makes room for him

and brings him before the great.

Proverbs 19:6 (Listen)

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6 Many seek the favor of a generous man,1

and everyone is a friend to a man who gives igifts.

Proverbs 21:14 (Listen)

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14 rA gift in secret averts anger,

and a concealed bribe,1 strong wrath.