Proverbs 18:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

A gift will get you in to see anyone.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:6

Everyone tries to be friends of those who can help them.

Genesis 43:11

Their father said: If Benjamin must go with you, take the governor a gift of some of the best things from our own country, such as perfume, honey, spices, pistachio nuts, and almonds.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe works miracles like a magic charm that brings good luck.

Genesis 33:10

“No!” Jacob said. “Please accept these gifts as a sign of your friendship for me. When you welcomed me and I saw your face, it was like seeing the face of God.

Genesis 32:20

And Jacob told them to be sure to say that he was just behind them. Jacob hoped the gifts would make Esau friendly, so Esau would be glad to see him when they met.

Proverbs 21:14

A secret bribe will save you from someone's fierce anger.

1 Samuel 16:20

Jesse loaded a donkey with bread and a goatskin full of wine, then he told David to take the donkey and a young goat to Saul.

Proverbs 18:17

You may think you have won your case in court, until your opponent speaks.

2 Kings 5:5

the king replied, “Go ahead! I will give you a letter to take to the king of Israel.” Naaman left and took along thirty thousand pieces of silver, six thousand pieces of gold, and ten new outfits.