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

Other Translations of Proverbs 18:16

New International Version

16 A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.

English Standard Version

16 A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.

The Message

16 A gift gets attention; it buys the attention of eminent people.

New King James Version

16 A man's gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.

New Living Translation

16 Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people!

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 18:16

Commentary on Proverbs 18:16

(Read Proverbs 18:16)

Blessed be the Lord, who makes us welcome to come to his throne, without money and without price. May his gifts make room for him in our souls.

6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him [1] that giveth gifts.

Other Translations of Proverbs 19:6

New International Version

6 Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.

English Standard Version

6 Many seek the favor of a generous man,Or of a noble and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

The Message

6 Lots of people flock around a generous person; everyone's a friend to the philanthropist.

New King James Version

6 Many entreat the favor of the nobility, And every man is a friend to one who gives gifts.

New Living Translation

6 Many seek favors from a ruler; everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts!

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 19:6

Commentary on Proverbs 19:6

(Read Proverbs 19:6)

We are without excuse if we do not love God with all our hearts. His gifts to us are past number, and all the gifts of men to us are fruits of his bounty.