Proverbs 18:16

The Scriptures 2009

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

Cross References

Genesis 32:20

and you shall say, ‘Also look, your servant Ya‛aqoḇ is behind us.’ ” For he said, “Let me appease him with the present that goes before me, and after that see his face. He might accept me.”

Genesis 33:10

And Ya‛aqoḇ said, “No, please, if I have now found favour in your eyes, then receive my present from my hand, because I have seen your face like seeing the face of Elohim, and you were pleased with me.

Genesis 43:11

And their father Yisra’ĕl said to them, “If so, then do this: Take some of the best fruit of the land in your vessels and bring a present down for the man, a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, nuts and almonds.

2 Kings 5:5

And the sovereign of Aram said, “Go, enter, and let me send a letter to the sovereign of Yisra’ĕl.” And he went and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of garments.

Proverbs 17:8

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

Proverbs 18:17

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

Proverbs 19:6

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

Proverbs 21:14

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

1 Samuel 16:20

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

1 Samuel 25:27

“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.