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Proverbs 18:16
The gift of a man, maketh room for him, and, before great men, setteth him down.
Proverbs 18:16 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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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 answereth before he heareth, a folly, it is to him, and, a reproach.
14 The spirit of a man, sustaineth his sickness, but, a dejected spirit, who can bear it?
15 the heart of the intelligent, acquireth knowledge, yea, the ear of the wise, seeketh knowledge.
16 The gift of a man, maketh room for him, and, before great men, setteth him down.
17 Righteous is he that is first in his own cause, then cometh his neighbour, and thoroughly searcheth him.
18 The lot causeth, contentions, to cease, and, the mighty, it parteth.
19 A brother estranged, [is worse] than a strong city,—and, contentions, are as the bar of a citadel.
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