Proverbs 18:16

A Conservative Version

A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:6

Many will entreat the favor of a generous man, and every man is a friend to him who gives gifts.

Genesis 43:11

And their father Israel said to them, If it be so now, do this: Take of the choice fruits of the land in your vessels, and carry a present down to the man, a little balm, and a little honey, spicery and myrrh, nuts, and almonds.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who has it; wherever it turns, it prospers.

1 Samuel 25:27

And now this present which thy servant has brought to my lord, let it be given to the young men who follow my lord.

Genesis 33:10

And Jacob said, No, I pray thee, if now I have found favor in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand, inasmuch as I have seen thy face, as any man would see the face of God, and thou were pleased with me.

Genesis 32:20

and ye shall say, Moreover, behold, thy servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goes before me, and afterward I will see his face. Perhaps he will accept me.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a present in the bosom, strong wrath.

1 Samuel 16:20

And Jesse took a donkey with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a kid, and sent them by David his son to Saul.

Proverbs 18:17

He who pleads his case first [seems] just, but his neighbor comes and searches him out.

2 Kings 5:5

And the king of Syria said, Go now, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel. And he departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand [pieces] of gold, and ten changes of raiment.