Proverbs 18:16
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
- KJV
- A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
- WEB
- A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
- ASV
- A man`s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.
- DARBY
- A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
- BLB
- The gift of a man makes room for him, and it leads him before the face of great ones.
- ÅB
- Et menneskes gave gir ham rom og fører ham fram for store herrer.
- OTB
- En gave baner vei for giveren og bringer dem fram for de store.
- B1930
- Et menneskes gave gir ham rum og fører ham frem for store herrer.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Proverbs 19:6
Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
Read in contextGenesis 43:11
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:
Read in contextGenesis 33:10
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.
Read in context1 Samuel 25:27
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.
Read in contextProverbs 17:8
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
Read in contextGenesis 32:20
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.
Read in contextProverbs 21:14
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
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