Proverbs 18:16

New Messianic Version Bible

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

Cross References

Proverbs 19:6

Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man [is] a friend to him that gives gifts.

Genesis 43:11

And their father Isra’el (he who holds onto God-The Creator) said unto them, If [it must be] so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in yourf vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm (a medicine; rosin from a bush), and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:

Proverbs 17:8

A gift [is as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that has it: to wherever it turns, it prospers.

1 Samuel 25:27

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

Genesis 33:10

And Ya’akov (he who holds onto the heel of) said, No, I pray youi, if now I have found grace in youri sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen youri face, as though I had seen the face of God-Elōhīm [The Living Word - The Many Powered], and youi were pleased with me.

Genesis 32:20

And say youf moreover, Behold, youri servant Ya’akov [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 of me.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret pacifies anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

1 Samuel 16:20

And Yishai [I possess] took an ass [laden] with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a kid, and sent [them] by David [beloved] his son unto Sha’ul [desired].

Proverbs 18:17

[He that is] first in his own cause [seems] just; but his neighbour cometh and searches him.

2 Kings 5:5

And the king of Aram (Syria) [exalted] said, Go ahead, go, and I will send a letter unto the king of Yisra’el [He Holds Onto The Heel Of God]. And he departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand [pieces] of gold, and ten changes of clothing.