Proverbs 18:16

The Scriptures 1998

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

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Many entreat the favour of the noble. And all are friends to him who gives gifts.

And their father Yisra’ĕ

A bribe is a stone of favour in the eyes of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers.

“And now this present which your female servant has brought to my master, let it be given to the young men who follow my master.

And Yaʽ

and you shall say, ‘Also look, your servant Yaʽ

A gift in secret subdues displeasure, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

And Yishai took a donkey loaded with bread, and a skin of wine, and a young goat, and sent them by his son Dawiḏ

The first to state his own case, seems right, Until another comes and examines him.

And the sovereign of Aram said, “Go, enter, and let me send a letter to the sovereign of Yisra’ĕ