Proverbs 18:16

King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Gen 32:20 : 20 And say ye moreover, Behold, thy servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see his face; peradventure he will accept of me.
  • 1 Sam 25:27 : 27 And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord, let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord.
  • Prov 17:8 : 8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
  • Gen 43:11 : 11 And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:
  • Gen 33:10 : 10 And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou wast pleased with me.
  • Prov 19:6 : 6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
  • Prov 21:14 : 14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

Similar Verses (AI)

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    6Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

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  • Prov 18:17
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    17He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

  • Prov 17:8
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    8A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

  • Prov 22:29
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    29Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.

  • Prov 12:8
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    8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

  • Prov 3:4
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    4So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

  • Prov 17:23
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    23A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.

  • Prov 12:14
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    14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

  • Prov 28:11
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    11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

  • Prov 16:7-9
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    7When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

    8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

    9A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

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    5A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

  • Prov 25:6-7
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    6Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:

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  • Prov 18:23-24
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    5A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

  • Prov 21:14
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    14A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

  • Prov 12:2
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    2A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

  • Prov 18:1
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    1Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.

  • Prov 18:11-12
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    11The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.

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  • Prov 15:23
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    23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

  • Prov 29:4-5
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  • Prov 22:1
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  • Prov 17:18
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  • Prov 13:15-16
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    17Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.

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