Proverbs 18:16

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Proverbs 18:14–18 · Berean Standard Bible

14 The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?

15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.

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

17 The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

18 Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents.

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.

Proverbs 19:6

Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.

Genesis 32:20

You are also to say, ‘Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.’” For he thought, “I will appease Esau with the gift that is going before me. After that I can face him, and perhaps he will accept me.”

Genesis 33:10

But Jacob insisted, “No, please! If I have found favor in your sight, then receive this gift from my hand. For indeed, I have seen your face, and it is like seeing the face of God, since you have received me favorably.

Genesis 43:11

Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and carry them down as a gift for the man—a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds.

1 Samuel 25:27

Now let this gift your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow you.