¹⁶ A man's gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.

²⁰ You shall say, 'Not only that, but behold, your servant, Jacob, is behind us.'" For, he said, "I will appease him with the present that goes before me, and afterward I will see his face. Perhaps he will accept me."

²⁷ Now this present which your servant has brought to my lord, let it be given to the young men who follow my lord.

¹¹ Their father, Israel, said to them, "If it be so now, do this. Take from the choice fruits of the land in your bags, and carry down a present for the man, a little balm, a little honey, spices and myrrh, nuts, and almonds;

⁸ A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; Wherever he turns, he prospers.

¹⁰ Jacob said, "Please, no, if I have now found favor in your sight, then receive my present at my hand, because I have seen your face, as one sees the face of God, and you were pleased with me.

⁶ Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, And everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

¹⁴ A gift in secret pacifies anger; And a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.