Proverbs 18:16

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

A person’s gift makes room for him, and leads him before important people.

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Referenced Verses

  • Gen 32:20 : 20 You must also say,‘In fact your servant Jacob is behind us.’” Jacob thought,“I will first appease him by sending a gift ahead of me. After that I will meet him. Perhaps he will accept me.”
  • 1 Sam 25:27 : 27 Now let this present that your servant has brought to my lord be given to the servants who follow my lord.
  • Prov 17:8 : 8 A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.
  • Gen 43:11 : 11 Then their father Israel said to them,“If it must be so, then do this: Take some of the best products of the land in your bags, and take a gift down to the man– a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds.
  • Gen 33:10 : 10 “No, please take them,” Jacob said.“If I have found favor in your sight, accept my gift from my hand. Now that I have seen your face and you have accepted me, it is as if I have seen the face of God.
  • Prov 19:6 : 6 Many people entreat the favor of a generous person, and everyone is the friend of the person who gives gifts.
  • Prov 21:14 : 14 A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 19:6
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    6Many people entreat the favor of a generous person, and everyone is the friend of the person who gives gifts.

  • Prov 18:15
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    15The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 18:17
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    17The first to state his case seems right, until his opponent begins to cross-examine him.

  • Prov 17:8
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    8A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.

  • Prov 22:29
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    29You have seen a person skilled in his work– he will take his position before kings; he will not take his position before obscure people.

  • Prov 12:8
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    8A person will be praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one with a bewildered mind will be despised.

  • Prov 3:4
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    4Then you will find favor and good understanding, in the sight of God and people.

  • Prov 17:23
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    23A wicked person receives a bribe secretly to pervert the ways of justice.

  • Prov 12:14
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    14A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him.

  • Prov 28:11
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    11A rich person is wise in his own opinion, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.

  • Prov 16:7-9
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    7When a person’s ways are pleasing to the LORD, he even reconciles his enemies to himself.

    8Better to have a little with righteousness than to have abundant income without justice.

    9A person plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.

  • Prov 1:5
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    5(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)

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

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  • Prov 18:23-24
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    23A poor person makes supplications, but a rich man answers harshly.

    24There are companions who harm one another, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

  • Ps 112:5
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    5It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly.

  • Prov 21:14
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    14A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath.

  • Prov 12:2
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    2A good person obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a person with wicked schemes.

  • Prov 18:1
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    1One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires; he rejects all sound judgment.

  • Prov 18:11-12
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    11The wealth of a rich person is like a strong city, and it is like a high wall in his imagination.

    12Before destruction the heart of a person is proud, but humility comes before honor.

  • Prov 15:23
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    23A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time– how good it is!

  • Prov 29:4-5
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    4A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.

    5The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.

  • Prov 22:1
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    1A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth, good favor more than silver or gold.

  • Prov 17:18
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    18The one who lacks sense strikes hands in pledge, and puts up financial security for his neighbor.

  • Prov 13:15-16
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    15Keen insight wins favor, but the conduct of the treacherous ends in destruction.

    16Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

  • Prov 29:23
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    23A person’s pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor.

  • Prov 24:4-5
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    4by knowledge its rooms are filled with all kinds of precious and pleasing treasures.

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  • Prov 19:4
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    4Wealth adds many friends, but a poor person is separated from his friend.

  • Prov 18:4
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    4The words of a person’s mouth are like deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

  • Prov 16:1
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    1The intentions of the heart belong to a man, but the answer of the tongue comes from the LORD.

  • Prov 16:20-21
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    20The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.

    21The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

  • Prov 3:13
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    16A generous woman gains honor, and ruthless men seize wealth.

  • Prov 20:5-6
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  • Prov 19:22
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    22What is desirable for a person is to show loyal love, and a poor person is better than a liar.

  • Prov 19:8
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    8The one who acquires understanding loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.

  • Prov 16:18
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    18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

  • 2 Chr 1:12
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    12you are granted wisdom and discernment. Furthermore I am giving you riches, wealth, and honor surpassing that of any king before or after you.”

  • Prov 13:18
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    18The one who neglects discipline ends up in poverty and shame, but the one who accepts reproof is honored.

  • Prov 22:17
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    17The Sayings of the Wise Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my instruction.

  • Eccl 9:16
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    16So I concluded that wisdom is better than might, but a poor man’s wisdom is despised; no one ever listens to his advice.