And you will add: 'Your servant Jacob himself also follows after us, for he said: "I will appease him with the gifts that go ahead, and after this, I will see him; perhaps he will be gracious to me." ' "
Proverbs 19:6 - Catholic Public Domain Version Many honor the character of one who is powerful, and there are friends for a giver of gifts. 更多版本King James Version (Oxford) 1769 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Many will entreat the favor of a liberal man, and every man is a friend to him who gives gifts. American Standard Version (1901) Many will entreat the favor of the liberal man; And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. Common English Bible Many seek favor from rulers; everyone befriends a gift giver. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Many honour the person of him that is mighty, and are friends of him that giveth gifts. English Standard Version 2016 Many seek the favor of a generous man, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts. |
And you will add: 'Your servant Jacob himself also follows after us, for he said: "I will appease him with the gifts that go ahead, and after this, I will see him; perhaps he will be gracious to me." ' "
And Joseph was governor in the land of Egypt, and grain was sold under his direction to the people. And when his brothers had reverenced him
Therefore, the men took the gifts, and double the money, and Benjamin. And they went down into Egypt, and they stood in the presence of Joseph.
In the cheerfulness of the king's countenance, there is life. And his clemency is like belated rain.
The expectation of those who stand ready is a most pleasing jewel. Whichever way he turns himself, he understands prudently.
Like the roaring of a lion, so also is the wrath of a king. And his cheerfulness is like the dew upon the grass.
A surprise gift extinguishes anger. And a gift concealed in the bosom extinguishes the greatest indignation.
Many demand the face of the leader. But the judgment of each one proceeds from the Lord.
And entering the home, they found the boy with his mother Mary. And so, falling prostrate, they adored him. And opening their treasures, they offered him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
For the wages of sin is death. But the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.