Parallel Verses
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.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Liberality bringeth a man to honour and worship, and setteth him among 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
The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge. The ear of the wise one searches for knowledge.
16
And brings him before great men.
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 32:20
Be sure to say, 'Jacob is right behind us.' He thought: I will make peace with him by giving him this gift that I am sending ahead of me. After that, I will see him, and he will welcome me back.
1 Samuel 25:27
Please accept this gift from your maidservant. And give it to the young men who accompany my lord.
Proverbs 17:8
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes its owner. He prospers in everything he does.
Genesis 33:10
Jacob said: Please accept these gifts as a sign of your friendship for me. When you welcomed me and I saw your face, it was like seeing the face of God.
Genesis 43:11
Their father Israel said: If that is the way it has to be, then take the man a gift. Put some of the best products of the land in your bags. Take a little balm, a little honey, gum, myrrh, pistachio nuts, and almonds.
Proverbs 19:6
Many ask favors of the prince. Every man is a friend of a person who gives gifts.
Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret pacifies anger. A bribe behind the back provokes strong anger.