16 A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.
16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
16 A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.
16 A gift gets attention; it buys the attention of eminent people.
16 A man's gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.
16 Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people!
6 Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.
6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him
6 Many seek the favor of a generous man,
6 Lots of people flock around a generous person; everyone's a friend to the philanthropist.
6 Many entreat the favor of the nobility, And every man is a friend to one who gives gifts.
6 Many seek favors from a ruler; everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts!
(Read Proverbs 19:6)
We are without excuse if we do not love God with all our hearts. His gifts to us are past number, and all the gifts of men to us are fruits of his bounty.
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.