Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Liberality bringeth a man to honour and worship, and setteth him among great men.
New American Standard Bible
And brings him before great men.
King James Version
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
Holman Bible
and brings him before the great.
International Standard Version
A person's gift opens doors for him, bringing him access to important people.
A Conservative Version
A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
American Standard Version
A man's gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.
Amplified
A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him
And brings him before great men.
Bible in Basic English
A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men.
Darby Translation
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
Julia Smith Translation
The gift of a man will enlarge to him, and shall conduct him before the great
King James 2000
A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The gift of a person will open doors for him, and before the great, it gives him access.
Modern King James verseion
A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
NET Bible
A person's gift makes room for him, and leads him before important people.
New Heart English Bible
A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
The Emphasized Bible
The gift of a man, maketh room for him, and, before great men, setteth him down.
Webster
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
World English Bible
A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
Youngs Literal Translation
The gift of a man maketh room for him, And before the great it leadeth him.
Interlinear
Nachah
References
Watsons
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 18:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
How To Avoid Fools And Foolishness
15 A wise heart laboureth for knowledge; and a prudent ear seeketh understanding. 16 Liberality bringeth a man to honour and worship, and setteth him among great men. 17 The righteous accuseth himself first of all; if his neighbour come, he shall find him.
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 32:20
and say moreover. 'Behold thy servant Jacob cometh after us.'" For he said, "I will appease his wrath with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see him myself, so peradventure he will receive me to grace."
1 Samuel 25:27
And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought, let it be given unto the young men that follow my lord.
Proverbs 17:8
Liberality is a precious stone unto him that hath it; for wheresoever he becometh, he prospereth.
Genesis 33:10
Jacob answered, "O nay, but if I have found grace in thy sight, receive my present of my hand: for I have seen thy face as though I had seen the face of God: wherefore receive me to grace
Genesis 43:11
Then their father Israel said unto them, "If it must needs be so now: then do thus, take of the best fruits of the land in your vessels, and bring the man a present, a courtesy balm, and a courtesy of honey, spices and myrrh, dates and almonds.
Proverbs 19:6
The multitude hangeth upon great men; and every man favoureth him that giveth rewards.
Proverbs 21:14
A privy reward pacifieth displeasure; and a gift in the bosom stilleth furiousness.