14 A gift given in secret soothes anger,
    and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.(A)

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16 A gift(A) opens the way
    and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.

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Many curry favor with a ruler,(A)
    and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.(B)

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A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it;
    they think success will come at every turn.(A)

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But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.(A)

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23 The wicked accept bribes(A) in secret
    to pervert the course of justice.(B)

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35 Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought him and said, “Go home in peace. I have heard your words and granted(A) your request.”

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11 Then their father Israel(A) said to them, “If it must be, then do this: Put some of the best products(B) of the land in your bags and take them down to the man as a gift(C)—a little balm(D) and a little honey, some spices(E) and myrrh,(F) some pistachio nuts and almonds.

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20 And be sure to say, ‘Your servant(A) Jacob is coming behind us.’” For he thought, “I will pacify him with these gifts(B) I am sending on ahead;(C) later, when I see him, perhaps he will receive me.”(D)

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