Proverbs 18:16

English Standard Version 2016

A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:6

Many seek the favor of a generous man, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

Genesis 43:11

Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: take some of the choice fruits of the land in your bags, and carry a present down to the man, a little balm and a little honey, gum, myrrh, pistachio nuts, and almonds.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.

1 Samuel 25:27

And now let this present that your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow my lord.

Genesis 33:10

Jacob said, “No, please, if I have found favor in your sight, then accept my present from my hand. For I have seen your face, which is like seeing the face of God, and you have accepted me.

Genesis 32:20

and you shall say, ‘Moreover, your servant Jacob is behind us.’” For he thought, “I may appease him with the present that goes ahead of me, and afterward I shall see his face. Perhaps he will accept me.”

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret averts anger, and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.

1 Samuel 16:20

And Jesse took a donkey laden with bread and a skin of wine and a young goat and sent them by David his son to Saul.

Proverbs 18:17

The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.

2 Kings 5:5

And the king of Syria said, “Go now, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel.” So he went, taking with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and ten changes of clothing.