Proverbs 18:16 meaning and explanation
A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
Proverbs 18:16, Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 18:16 observes a practical reality of life in the ancient world: a gift or present can open access and bring a person before powerful people. The Hebrew word here for gift is mattan, a general term for something given, and the verse sits among sayings about speech, wealth and favor.
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