Proverbs 18:16

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 18:16

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.

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KJV

King James Version

A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

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WEB

World English Bible

A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

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ASV

American Standard Version

A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.

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Berean Literal Bible

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 18

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.

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