Proverbs 18:16

Y'all Version Bible

A person’s gift enlarges possibilities for them, and brings them before the great.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:6

Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to the one who gives gifts.

Genesis 43:11

Their father, Israel, said to them, “If it must be so, then y’all do this: Y’all take from the choice fruits of the land in y’all’s bags, and carry down a present for the man, a little balm, a little honey, spices and myrrh, nuts, and almonds.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

1 Samuel 25:27

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

Genesis 33:10

Jacob said, “Please, no, if I have now found favor in your sight, then receive my present at my hand, because I have seen your face, as one sees the face of God, and you were pleased with me.

Genesis 32:20

Y’all be sure to say, ‘Not only that, but 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.”

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

1 Samuel 16:20

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

Proverbs 18:17

He who pleads his cause first seems right— until another comes and questions him.

2 Kings 5:5

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