Proverbs 18:16

“A man’s gift maketh room for him, etc.] Or “enlarges him”f529; brings him out of prison, or, or out of straits and difficulties with which he, has, been pressed; or it makes way for him to a judge, and for a favourable hearing of his cause; or it enlarges his acquaintance, and gains him respect among men; and bringeth him before great men; it opens a way for him into the presence and company of great men, being a fee to their servants; or with it he procures a place to wait on them. It is not necessary to understand it of a gift by way of bribe; but to introduce a person to another, and render him acceptable, and appease anger; as in the cases of Jacob and Abigail, (<013220>Genesis 32:20…”

“(Compare Pro 17:8, Pro 17:23). Disapproval of the fact stated is implied.”

“The “gift” (or, bribe), by a bold personification, appears as the powerful “friend at court,” who introduces another, and makes him welcome in high places. return to 'Top of Page'”

“18:16 See “Bribes” Theme Note.”

“Pro 17:8, Pro 19:6, Pro 21:14; Gen 32:20, Gen 33:10, Gen 43:11; Sa1 25:27 Proverbs 18:17”