Proverbs 18:16 - Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁶ A man's gift expands his way and makes space for him before leaders.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁶ A man's gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁶ A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before great men. [Gen. 32:20; I Sam. 25:27; Prov. 17:8; 21:14.]

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁶ A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.

Common English Bible

¹⁶ A gift opens the way for access to important people.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁶ A man's gift enlargeth his may, and maketh him room before princes.

English Standard Version 2016

¹⁶ A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.

Proverbs 18:16 交叉引用

Genesis 32:20

And you will add: 'Your servant Jacob himself also follows after us, for he said: "I will appease him with the gifts that go ahead, and after this, I will see him; perhaps he will be gracious to me." ' "

Genesis 33:10

And Jacob said: "I beg you, let it not be so. But if I have found favor in your eyes, receive a small present from my hands. For I have looked upon your face as I would look upon the countenance of God. Be gracious to me,

Genesis 43:11

Therefore, their father Israel said to them: "If it is necessary to do so, then do what you will. Take, in your vessels, from the best fruits of the land, and carry down gifts to the man: a little resin, and honey, and storax ointment, oil of myrrh, turpentine, and almonds.

2 Kings 5:5

And the king of Syria said to him, "Go, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel." And when he had set out, he had taken with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand gold coins, and ten changes of fine clothing.

Proverbs 17:8

The expectation of those who stand ready is a most pleasing jewel. Whichever way he turns himself, he understands prudently.

Proverbs 18:17

The just is the first accuser of himself; his friend arrives and shall investigate him.

Proverbs 19:6

Many honor the character of one who is powerful, and there are friends for a giver of gifts.

Proverbs 21:14

A surprise gift extinguishes anger. And a gift concealed in the bosom extinguishes the greatest indignation.

1 Samuel 16:20

And so, Jesse took a donkey laden with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a kid from one of the goats, and he sent them, by the hand of his son David, to Saul.

1 Samuel 25:27

Because of this, accept this blessing, which your handmaid has brought to you, my lord. And give it to the young men who follow you, my lord.