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Proverbs 18:16
A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men.
Proverbs 18:16 · Bible in Basic English
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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 To give an answer before hearing is a foolish thing and a cause of shame.
14 The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up?
15 The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.
16 A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men.
17 The man who first puts his cause before the judge seems to be in the right; but then his neighbour comes and puts his cause in its true light.
18 The decision of chance puts an end to argument, parting the strong.
19 A brother wounded is like a strong town, and violent acts are like a locked tower.
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