Proverbs 18:16

Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou wast pleased with me.

And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:

A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord, let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord.

And say ye moreover, Behold, thy servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see his face; peradventure he will accept of me.

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