Proverbs 18:16

KJV1611 – Modern English

A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

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  • Gen 32:20 : 20 And say moreover, Behold, 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.
  • 1 Sam 25:27 : 27 And now this blessing, which your maidservant has brought to my lord, let it be given to the young men who follow my lord.
  • Prov 17:8 : 8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him who has it; wherever it turns, it prospers.
  • Gen 43:11 : 11 And their father Israel said to them, If it must be so, then do this; take some of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down a gift for the man, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:
  • Gen 33:10 : 10 And Jacob said, No, please, if now I have found grace in your sight, then receive my present from my hand; for therefore I have seen your face as though I had seen the face of God, and you were pleased with me.
  • Prov 19:6 : 6 Many will entreat the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend to him who gives gifts.
  • Prov 21:14 : 14 A gift in secret soothes anger, and a reward in the bosom pacifies strong wrath.

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    6 Many will entreat the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend to him who gives gifts.

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  • Prov 18:17
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    17 The first to present his case seems right, until another comes and examines him.

  • Prov 17:8
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    8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him who has it; wherever it turns, it prospers.

  • Prov 22:29
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    29 Do you see a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before obscure men.

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

  • Prov 3:4
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    4 So you will find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

  • Prov 17:23
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    23 A wicked man takes a bribe out of the bosom, to pervert the ways of justice.

  • Prov 12:14
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    14 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the recompense of a man's hands will be rendered to him.

  • Prov 28:11
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    11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes, but the poor who has understanding searches him out.

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

    8 Better is a little with righteousness than vast revenues without justice.

    9 A man's heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.

  • Prov 1:5
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    5 A wise man will hear and increase in learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel;

  • Prov 25:6-7
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    6 Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;

    7 For it is better to be told, "Come up here," than to be put lower in the presence of the prince whom your eyes have seen.

  • Prov 18:23-24
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    23 The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly.

    24 A man who has friends must show himself friendly, and there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

  • Ps 112:5
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    5 A good man shows favor and lends; he will guide his affairs with discretion.

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

  • Prov 12:2
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    2 A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of wicked plans will He condemn.

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

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

    12 Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before honor is humility.

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

  • Prov 29:4-5
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    4 The king establishes the land by justice; but he who accepts bribes overthrows it.

    5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads 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 favor rather than silver and gold.

  • Prov 17:18
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    18 A man lacking understanding shakes hands in a pledge, and becomes surety for his friend.

  • Prov 13:15-16
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    15 Good understanding gives favor, but the way of transgressors is hard.

    16 Every prudent man deals with knowledge, but a fool lays open his folly.

  • Prov 29:23
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    23 A man's pride will bring him low; but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.

  • Prov 24:4-5
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    4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

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    8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding shall find good.

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    18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

  • 2 Chr 1:12
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    12 Wisdom and knowledge is granted to you; and I will give you riches, and wealth, and honor, such as none of the kings have had that have been before you, neither shall any after you have the like.

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    17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge.

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