Proverbs 18:16

King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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 ecious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it ospereth.
  • 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 ince: 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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    6 Many will intreat the favour of the ince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

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    15 The heart of the udent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

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

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

  • Prov 22:29
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    29 Seest 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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    8 A 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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    4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

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

  • Prov 12:14
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    14 A 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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    11 The 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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    7 When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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

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

  • Prov 1:5
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    5 A 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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    6 Put not forth thyself in the esence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:

    7 For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the esence of the ince whom thine eyes have seen.

  • Prov 18:23-24
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    23 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

    24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

  • Ps 112:5
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    5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

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

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

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

  • Prov 18:11-12
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    11 The 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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    23 A 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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    4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

    5 A man that flattereth his neighbour seadeth a net for his feet.

  • Prov 22:1
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    1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.

  • Prov 17:18
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    18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the esence of his friend.

  • Prov 13:15-16
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    15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

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    23 A man's ide shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

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

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  • Prov 19:4
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    4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.

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    4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellsing of wisdom as a flowing brook.

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    1 The eparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.

  • Prov 16:20-21
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    20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

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    5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

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  • Prov 19:8
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    8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

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    18 ide goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

  • 2 Chr 1:12
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    18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reoof shall be honoured.

  • Prov 22:17
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    17 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.

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    16 Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.