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Berean Standard Bible

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

Proverbs 18:16

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Study note

Still in Proverbs 18, the sayings here move from words to gifts and standing. They observe how the world works, without necessarily endorsing every advantage.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

American Standard Version (ASV)

A man`s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El presente del hombre le ensancha el camino, y le lleva delante de los grandes.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Con regalos se abren todas las puertas y se llega a la presencia de gente importante.

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