Proverbs 18:16

New King James Version

A man’s gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.

Cross References

Genesis 32:20

and also say, ‘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, “No, please, if I have now found favor in your sight, then receive my present from my hand, inasmuch as 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 to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Take some of the best fruits of the land in your vessels and carry down a present for the man—a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachio nuts and almonds.

2 Kings 5:5

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

Proverbs 17:8

A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor; Wherever he turns, he prospers.

Proverbs 18:17

The first one to plead his cause seems right, Until his neighbor comes and examines him.

Proverbs 19:6

Many entreat the favor of the nobility, And every man is a friend to one who gives gifts.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.

1 Samuel 16:20

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

1 Samuel 25:27

And now this present which your maidservant has brought to my lord, let it be given to the young men who follow my lord.