World English Bible
"A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men."
— Proverbs 18:16, World English Bible
“A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.”
“A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men. ”
“A person’s gift makes room for him, and leads him before important people.”
“A man's gift enlargeth his way, and maketh him room before princes.”
“A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men.”
“A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.”
He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
A man's spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?
The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.
The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.
A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city; and disputes are like the bars of a castle.