Proverbs 18:16

World English Bible (2000)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Gen 32:20 : 20 You shall say, 'Not only that, but 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 Now this present which your servant has brought to my lord, let it be given to the young men who follow my lord.
  • Prov 17:8 : 8 A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.
  • Gen 43:11 : 11 Their father, Israel, said to them, "If it must be so, then do this. Take from the choice fruits of the land in your bags, and carry down a present for the man, a little balm, a little honey, spices and myrrh, nuts, and almonds;
  • Gen 33:10 : 10 Jacob said, "Please, no, if I have now found favor in your sight, then receive my present at my hand, because I have seen your face, as one sees the face of God, and you were pleased with me.
  • Prov 19:6 : 6 Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
  • Prov 21:14 : 14 A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 19:6
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    6 Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

  • Prov 18:15
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    15 The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 18:17
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    17 He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.

  • Prov 17:8
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    8 A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

  • Prov 22:29
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    29 Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won't serve obscure men.

  • Prov 12:8
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    8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall 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 receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.

  • Prov 12:14
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    14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded 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 sees through him.

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

    8 Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.

    9 A man's heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.

  • Prov 1:5
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    5 that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:

  • Prov 25:6-7
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    6 Don't exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;

    7 for it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," than that you should 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 plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.

    24 A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

  • Ps 112:5
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    5 It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.

  • Prov 21:14
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    14 A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

  • Prov 12:2
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    2 A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.

  • Prov 18:1
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    1 An unfriendly man pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment.

  • Prov 18:11-12
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    11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.

    12 Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.

  • Prov 15:23
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    23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!

  • Prov 29:4-5
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    4 The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.

    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 more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.

  • Prov 17:18
    69%

    18 A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.

  • Prov 13:15-16
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    15 Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

    16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

  • Prov 29:23
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    23 A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.

  • Prov 24:4-5
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    4 by knowledge the rooms are filled with all rare and beautiful treasure.

    5 A wise man has great power; and a knowledgeable man increases strength;

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

  • Prov 18:4
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    4 The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

  • Prov 16:1
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    1 The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.

  • Prov 16:20-21
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    20 He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.

    21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

  • Prov 3:13
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    13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding.

  • Prov 11:16
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    16 A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.

  • Prov 20:5-6
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    5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

    6 Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful man?

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    22 That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.

  • Prov 19:8
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    8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

  • Prov 16:18
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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. I will give you riches, wealth, and honor, such as none of the kings have had who have been before you; neither shall there any after you have the like."

  • Prov 13:18
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    18 Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

  • Prov 22:17
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    17 Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.

  • Eccl 9:16
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    16 Then I said, "Wisdom is better than strength." Nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.