Proverbs 18:16

¶ A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

A man's {H120} gift {H4976} maketh room {H7337} for him, and bringeth {H5148} him before {H6440} great men {H1419}.

A person's gift clears his way and gives him access to the great.

A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.

A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.

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Cross-References

  • Proverbs 19:6 (7 votes)

    ¶ Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man [is] a friend to him that giveth gifts.

  • Genesis 43:11 (7 votes)

    ¶ And their father Israel said unto them, If [it must be] so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:

  • Genesis 33:10 (6 votes)

    And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou wast pleased with me.

  • 1 Samuel 25:27 (6 votes)

    And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord, let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord.

  • Genesis 32:20 (6 votes)

    And say ye moreover, Behold, thy servant Jacob [is] behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see his face; peradventure he will accept of me.

  • Proverbs 17:8 (6 votes)

    ¶ A gift [is as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

  • Proverbs 21:14 (4 votes)

    ¶ A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.