Proverbs 18:16 · KJV
“A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.”
— Proverbs 18:16
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
{He that is} first in his own cause {seemeth} just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
Proverbs 18 — Context
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17{He that is} first in his own cause {seemeth} just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
Cross References
Proverbs 19:6
Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man {is} a friend to him that giveth gifts. {him...: Heb. a man of gifts}
Genesis 33:10
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.
Genesis 43:11
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:
1 Samuel 25:27
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. {blessing: or, present} {follow...: Heb. walk at the feet of, etc}
Proverbs 17:8
A gift {is as} a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. {a precious...: Heb. a stone of grace}
Genesis 32:20
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. {of me: Heb. my face}
Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.