Proverbs 18:16-17
Proverbs 18:16-17 The Message (MSG)
A gift gets attention; it buys the attention of eminent people. The first speech in a court case is always convincing— until the cross-examination starts!
Proverbs 18:16-17 King James Version (KJV)
A man's gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men. He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; But his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
Proverbs 18:16-17 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A man’s gift makes room for him And brings him before great men. The first to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and examines him.
Proverbs 18:16-17 New Century Version (NCV)
Taking gifts to important people will help get you in to see them. The person who tells one side of a story seems right, until someone else comes and asks questions.
Proverbs 18:16-17 American Standard Version (ASV)
A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men. He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
Proverbs 18:16-17 New International Version (NIV)
A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great. In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines.
Proverbs 18:16-17 New King James Version (NKJV)
A man’s gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men. The first one to plead his cause seems right, Until his neighbor comes and examines him.
Proverbs 18:16-17 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him And brings him before great men. [Gen 32:20; 1 Sam 25:27; Prov 17:8; 21:14] The first one to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and cross-examines him.
Proverbs 18:16-17 New Living Translation (NLT)
Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people! The first to speak in court sounds right— until the cross-examination begins.
Proverbs 18:16-17 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Would you like to meet a very important person? Take a generous gift. It will do wonders to gain entrance into his presence. There are two sides to every story. The first one to speak sounds true until you hear the other side and they set the record straight.