Proverbs 18:16

God's Word

A gift opens doors for the one who gives it and brings him into the presence of great people.

Cross References

Genesis 32:20

And be sure to add, ‘Jacob is right behind us, sir.’ ” He thought, “I’ll make peace with him by giving him this gift that I’m sending ahead of me. After that I will see him, and he’ll welcome me back.”

Genesis 33:10

Jacob said, “No, please take the gift I’m giving you, because I’ve seen your face as if I were seeing the face of God, and yet you welcomed me so warmly.

Genesis 43:11

Then their father Israel said to them, “If that’s the way it has to be, then take the man a gift. Put some of the best products of the land in your bags. Take a little balm, a little honey, gum, myrrh, pistachio nuts, and almonds.

2 Kings 5:5

The king of Aram said, “You may go. I will also send a letter to the king of Israel.” When Naaman left, he took 750 pounds of silver, 150 pounds of gold, and 10 sets of clothing with him.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe seems ⌞like⌟ a jewel to the one who gives it. Wherever he turns, he prospers.

Proverbs 18:17

The first to state his case seems right ⌞until⌟ his neighbor comes to cross-examine him.

Proverbs 19:6

Many try to win the kindness of a generous person, and everyone is a friend to a person who gives gifts.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift ⌞given⌟ in secret calms anger, and a secret bribe calms great fury.

1 Samuel 16:20

Jesse took six bushels of bread, a full wineskin, and a young goat and sent them with his son David to Saul.

1 Samuel 25:27

Here is a gift I am bringing to you. May it be given to the young men who are in your service.