Verse 16

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.