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Proverbs 18:16
A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.
Proverbs 18:16 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 18:16 in other translations
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
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In context
13 He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16 A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.
17 He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.
19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; And such contentions are like the bars of a castle.
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