A gift is as a precious stone, &c. “A gift is so tempting that it can no more be refused than a lovely jewel can, by him to whom it is presented; and such is its power, that it commonly prevails over all men, despatches all business, carries all causes; and, in a word, effects whatsoever a man desires.” Bishop Patrick.
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Proverbs 17:8
8 A gift is as a preciousd stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.