Proverbs 18:16

King James 2000

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

Cross References

Genesis 32:20

And say moreover, Behold, your 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.

Genesis 33:10

And Jacob said, Nay, I pray you, if now I have found grace in your sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen your face, as though I had seen the face of God, and you were pleased with me.

Genesis 43:11

And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:

2 Kings 5:5

And the king of Syria said, Go now, and I will send a letter unto 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.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe is as a magic stone in the eyes of him that gives it: wherever he turns, he prospers.

Proverbs 18:17

He that speaks first in his own cause seems just; until his neighbor comes and examines him.

Proverbs 19:6

Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that gives gifts.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret averts anger: and a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

1 Samuel 16:20

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

1 Samuel 25:27

And now this blessing which your handmaid has brought unto my lord, let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord.