Proverbs 18:16
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!
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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.