Proverbs 18:16

Easy To Read Version

If you want to meet an important person, give him a gift. Then you can easily get to meet him.

Cross References

Genesis 32:20

You will say, ‘This is a gift to you, and your servant Jacob is behind us.’”

Genesis 33:10

Jacob said, “No! I beg you! If you truly accept me, then please accept the gifts I give you. I am very happy to see your face again. It is like seeing the face of God. I am very happy to see that you accept me.

Genesis 43:11

Then their father Israel said, “If it is really true, then take Benjamin with you. But take some gifts to the governor. Take some of the things we have been able to gather in our land. Take him some honey, pistachio nuts, almonds, gum, and myrrh. [245]

2 Kings 5:5

Then the king of Aram said, “Go now, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel.”

Proverbs 17:8

Some people think a bribe is like a lucky charm—wherever they go, it seems to work.

Proverbs 18:17

The first person to speak always seems right until someone comes and questions him.

Proverbs 19:6

Many people want to be friends with a generous person. Everyone wants to be the friend of a person who gives gifts.

Proverbs 21:14

If a person is angry with you, give him a gift in secret. A gift that is given in secret can stop great anger.

1 Samuel 16:20

So Jesse got some things as a gift for Saul. Jesse got a donkey, some bread and a bottle of wine, and a young goat. Jesse gave those things to David and sent him to Saul.

1 Samuel 25:27

Now, I am bringing this gift to you. Please give these things to your men.