Genesis 32:20

A Conservative Version

and ye shall say, Moreover, behold, thy 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.

Cross References

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a present in the bosom, strong wrath.

2 Timothy 2:25

in mildness correcting those who oppose. Perhaps God may grant them repentance for recognition of the truth,

Jonah 3:9

Who knows whether God will not turn and relent, and turn away from his fierce anger, that we not perish?

Proverbs 16:14

The wrath of a king is messengers of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

Proverbs 15:18

A wrathful man stirs up contention, but he who is slow to anger appeases strife.

Proverbs 6:35

He will not regard any ransom, nor will he be satisfied, though thou give many gifts.

1 Kings 20:31

And his servants said to him, Behold now, we have heard that the kings of the house of Israel are merciful kings. Let us, we pray thee, put sackcloth on our loins, and ropes upon our heads, and go out to the king of Israel. Perhaps

1 Samuel 6:5

Therefore ye shall make images of your tumors, and images of your mice that mar the land. And ye shall give glory to the God of Israel. Perhaps he will lighten his hand from off you, and from off your gods, and from off your land.

Genesis 43:11

And their father Israel said to them, If it be so now, do this: Take of the choice fruits of the land in your vessels, and carry a present down to the man, a little balm, and a little honey, spicery and myrrh, nuts, and almonds.

Genesis 32:19

And he commanded also the second, and the third, and all who followed the herds, saying, On this manner shall ye speak to Esau when ye find him,

Genesis 32:21

So the present passed over before him, and he himself lodged that night in the company.

Proverbs 18:16

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