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Proverbs 19:6
Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

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Proverbs 19:7
All the relatives of the poor shun him; how much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.

Proverbs 14:20
The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.

Esther 5:10
Nevertheless Haman restrained himself, and went home. There, he sent and called for his friends and Zeresh his wife.

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Proverbs 18:16
A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

Proverbs 17:8
A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

Genesis 32:20
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.”

Genesis 43:11
Their father, Israel, said to them, “If it must be so, then 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;

Genesis 33:10
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.

1 Samuel 25:27
Now this present which your servant has brought to my lord, let it be given to the young men who follow my lord.

Proverbs 17:23
A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.

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Job 11:19
Also you will lie down, and no one will make you afraid. Yes, many will court your favor.

Proverbs 29:26
Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.

Psalms 45:12
The daughter of Tyre comes with a gift. The rich among the people entreat your favor.

Psalms 45:13
The princess inside is all glorious. Her clothing is interwoven with gold.

1 Kings 10:24
All the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart.

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Luke 22:25
He said to them, “The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’

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