And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.
Ver. 25. And they made ready the present.] For, "a man's gift makes room for him, and bringeth him before great men." Pro 18:16 So it doth also before God, who looks for "a present," Psa 72:10 and loves to hear from us. "Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion, and unto thee shall the vow be performed." Psa 65:1