Proverbs 18:16

The Selfishness of the Unfriendly

15The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out. 16A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.

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Berean Standard Bible
A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
American Standard Version (1901)
A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.
Bible in Basic English
A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men.
Douay-Rheims 1899
A man’s gift enlargeth his may, and maketh him room before princes.
Free Bible Version
A gift opens doors for you, and gets you into the presence of important people.
Geneva Bible 1599
A mans gift enlargeth him, and leadeth him before great men.
King James (Authorized) Version
A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
One Unity Resource Bible
A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
Translation for Translators
If you take a gift to an important person, that will open the way to allow you to talk to him.
Unlocked Literal Bible
A man's gift may open the way and bring him before an important person.
Noah Webster Bible
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
World English Bible
A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
Young's Literal Translation
The gift of a man maketh room for him, And before the great it leadeth him.