Proverbs 18:16
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
In other versions
A man's gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.
ASV
A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men.
BBE
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
DBY
A man's gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.
WEB
The gift of a man maketh room for him, And before the great it leadeth him.
YLT
A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
ENG
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
WBT
A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
BSB
In context
14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.