Proverbs 18:16
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
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Context
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17 first in his own cause just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.