Proverbs 18:16
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
In context
14 The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
16 A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
17 The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
18 Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents.
Proverbs 18:16 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
- KJV King James Version
- A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
- WEB World English Bible
- A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The gift of a man maketh room for him, And before the great it leadeth him.
- DBY Darby Translation
- A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.