Proverbs 18:16

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A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

World English Bible (WEB)

A man's{H120} gift{H4976} maketh room{H7337}{(H8686)} for him, and bringeth{H5148}{(H8686)} him before{H6440} great men{H1419}.

Strong's King James

A man's gift makes room for him, Bringing him before the great.

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The F.O.G Paraphrase

The gift of a man maketh room for him, And before the great it leadeth him.

Young's Literal Translation

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