Proverbs 18:16

Geneva Bible (1560)

A mans gift enlargeth him, and leadeth him before great men.

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Referenced Verses

  • Gen 32:20 : 20 And ye shall say moreouer, Beholde, thy seruant Iaakob commeth after vs (for he thought, I will appease his wrath with the present that goeth before me, and afterwarde I will see his face: it may be that he will accept me.)
  • 1 Sam 25:27 : 27 And now, this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought vnto my lorde, let it be giuen vnto the yong men, that followe my lord.
  • Prov 17:8 : 8 A rewarde is as a stone pleasant in the eyes of them that haue it: it prospereth, whithersoeuer it turneth.
  • Gen 43:11 : 11 Then their father Israel sayd vnto them, If it must needes be so now, do thus: take of the best fruites of the lande in your vessels, and bring the man a present, a little rosen, & a little hony, spices and myrrhe, nuttes, and almondes:
  • Gen 33:10 : 10 But Iaakob answered, Nay, I pray thee: if I haue found grace nowe in thy sight, then receiue my present at mine hande: for I haue seene thy face, as though I had seene the face of God, because thou hast accepted me.
  • Prov 19:6 : 6 Many reuerence the face of the prince, and euery man is friend to him that giueth giftes.
  • Prov 21:14 : 14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a gift in the bosome great wrath.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 19:6
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    6Many reuerence the face of the prince, and euery man is friend to him that giueth giftes.

  • Prov 18:15
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    15A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the eare of the wise seeketh learning.

  • Prov 18:17
    76%

    17He that is first in his owne cause, is iust: then commeth his neighbour, and maketh inquirie of him.

  • Prov 17:8
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    8A rewarde is as a stone pleasant in the eyes of them that haue it: it prospereth, whithersoeuer it turneth.

  • Prov 22:29
    73%

    29Thou seest that a diligent man in his businesse standeth before Kings, and standeth not before the base sort.

  • Prov 12:8
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    8A man shall be commended for his wisedome: but the froward of heart shalbe despised.

  • Prov 3:4
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    4So shalt thou finde fauour and good vnderstanding in the sight of God and man.

  • Prov 17:23
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    23A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosome to wrest the wayes of iudgement.

  • Prov 12:14
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    14A man shalbe satiate with good things by the fruite of his mouth, and the recompence of a mans hands shall God giue vnto him.

  • Prov 28:11
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    11The riche man is wise in his owne conceite: but the poore that hath vnderstanding, can trie him.

  • Prov 16:7-9
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    7When the wayes of a man please the Lord, he will make also his enemies at peace with him.

    8Better is a litle with righteousnesse, then great reuenues without equitie.

    9The heart of man purposeth his way: but the Lord doeth direct his steppes.

  • Prov 1:5
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    5A wise man shall heare and increase in learning, and a man of vnderstanding shall attayne vnto wise counsels,

  • Prov 25:6-7
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    6Boast not thy selfe before the King, and stand not in the place of great men.

    7For it is better, that it be saide vnto thee, Come vp hither, then thou to be put lower in the presece of the prince whom thine eyes haue seene.

  • Prov 18:23-24
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    23The poore speaketh with prayers: but the rich answereth roughly.

    24A man that hath friends, ought to shew him selfe friendly: for a friend is neerer then a brother.

  • Ps 112:5
    70%

    5A good man is mercifull and lendeth, and will measure his affaires by iudgement.

  • Prov 21:14
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    14A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a gift in the bosome great wrath.

  • Prov 12:2
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    2A good man getteth fauour of the Lorde: but the man of wicked immaginations will hee condemne.

  • Prov 18:1
    70%

    1For the desire thereof hee will separate himselfe to seeke it, and occupie himselfe in all wisdome.

  • Prov 18:11-12
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    11The rich mans riches are his strong citie: and as an hie wall in his imagination.

    12Before destruction the heart of a man is hautie, and before glory goeth lowlines.

  • Prov 15:23
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    23A ioy commeth to a man by the answere of his mouth: and how good is a word in due seaso?

  • Prov 29:4-5
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    4A King by iudgement mainteineth ye countrey: but a man receiuing giftes, destroyeth it.

    5A man that flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth a net for his steps.

  • Prov 22:1
    69%

    1A good name is to be chosen aboue great riches, and louing fauour is aboue siluer and aboue golde.

  • Prov 17:18
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    18A man destitute of vnderstanding, toucheth the hande, and becommeth suretie for his neighbour.

  • Prov 13:15-16
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    15Good vnderstanding maketh acceptable: but the way of the disobedient is hated.

    16Euery wise man will worke by knowledge: but a foole will spread abroade folly.

  • Prov 29:23
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    23The pride of a man shall bring him lowe: but the humble in spirit shall enioy glory.

  • Prov 24:4-5
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    4And by knowledge shall the chambers bee filled with all precious, and pleasant riches.

    5A wise man is strong: for a man of vnderstanding encreaseth his strength.

  • Prov 19:4
    69%

    4Riches gather many friends: but the poore is separated from his neighbour.

  • Prov 18:4
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    4The words of a mans mouth are like deepe waters, and the welspring of wisdome is like a flowing riuer.

  • Prov 16:1
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    1The preparations of the heart are in man: but the answere of the tongue is of the Lord.

  • Prov 16:20-21
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    68%

    20He that is wise in his busines, shall finde good: and he that trusteth in the Lord, he is blessed.

    21The wise in heart shall bee called prudent: and the sweetenesse of the lippes shall increase doctrine.

  • Prov 3:13
    68%

    13Blessed is the man that findeth wisedome, and the man that getteth vnderstanding.

  • Prov 11:16
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    16A gracious woman atteineth honour, and the strong men atteine riches.

  • Prov 20:5-6
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    5The counsell in the heart of man is like deepe waters: but a man that hath vnderstanding, will drawe it out.

    6Many men wil boast, euery one of his owne goodnes: but who can finde a faithfull man?

  • Prov 19:22
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    22That that is to be desired of a man, is his goodnes, and a poore man is better then a lyer.

  • Prov 19:8
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    8He that possesseth vnderstanding, loueth his owne soule, and keepeth wisdome to finde goodnesse.

  • Prov 16:18
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    18Pride goeth before destruction, and an high minde before the fall.

  • 2 Chr 1:12
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    12Wisdome and knowledge is granted vnto thee, and I will giue thee riches and treasures and honour, so that there hath not bene the like among the Kings which were before thee, neither after thee shal there be the like.

  • Prov 13:18
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    18Pouertie and shame is to him that refuseth instruction: but hee that regardeth correction, shalbe honoured.

  • Prov 22:17
    68%

    17Incline thine eare, and heare the wordes of the wise, and apply thine heart vnto my knowledge.

  • Eccl 9:16
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    16Then said I, Better is wisdome then stregth: yet the wisedome of the poore is despised, and his wordes are not heard.