Genesis 32:20

Modern King James Version

And also you shall say, 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.

Cross References

Genesis 32:19

And so he commanded the second and the third, and all that followed the droves, saying, In this way you shall speak to Esau when you find him.

Genesis 32:21

And the present went over before him. And he himself lodged that night in the camp.

Genesis 43:11

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

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. Please let us put sackcloth on our loins and ropes on our heads, and go out to the king of Israel. Perhaps he will save your life.

Proverbs 15:18

A wrathful man stirs up fighting, but one slow to anger calms fighting.

Proverbs 16:14

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

Proverbs 18:16

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

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret quiets anger; and a bribe in the bosom quiets strong wrath.

Proverbs 6:35

He will not take any ransom; nor will he be willing if you multiply the gifts.

Jonah 3:9

Who knows? He may repent, and God may have pity and turn away from the glow of His anger, so that we do not perish.

2 Timothy 2:25

in meekness instructing those who oppose, if perhaps God will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth,

1 Samuel 6:5

And you shall make images of your hemorrhoids, and images of your mice which mar the land. And you 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.