Proverbs 18:16
King James Version (KJV)
A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
In context
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.
16 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.
Proverbs 18:16 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A man’s gift opens doors 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.