Proverbs 18:16
The gift of a man, maketh room for him, and, before great men, setteth him down.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
In Context
15the heart of the intelligent, acquireth knowledge, yea, the ear of the wise, seeketh knowledge.
Cross References
Genesis 33:10Then said Jacob, Nay, I pray thee, if, I pray thee, I have found favour in thine eyes, then thou wilt take my present at my hand,—For on this account, hath my seeing thy face been like seeing the face of God in that thou wast well-pleased with me.
1 Samuel 25:27Now, therefore, this blessing which thy maid-servant hath brought to my lord, let it even be given unto the young men who are going to and fro at the feet of my lord.
Proverbs 17:8A gift, in the eyes of its owner, is, a stone of beauty, whithersoever it turneth, it bringeth prosperity.
Proverbs 21:14A gift in secret, quencheth anger, and, a present in the bosom, mighty wrath.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 18:16
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. Note, 1. Those that are prudent will seek knowledge, and apply their ear and heart to the pursuit of it, their ear to attend to the means of knowledge and their heart to mix faith with what they hear and make a good improvement of it. Those that are prudent do not think they have prudence enough, but still see they have need of more; and the more prudent a man is the more inquisitive will he be after knowledge, the knowledge… Read the whole commentary →