16 A gift opens the way

and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.

16 A man’s gift makes room for him

and brings him before the great.

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

16 Giving a gift can open doors;

it gives access to important people!

16 Taking gifts to important people

will help get you in to see them.

16 A man’s gift maketh room for him,

And bringeth him before great men.

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

16 A gift opens doors for the one who gives it 

and brings him into the presence of great people. 

16 A gift opens doors for a man

and brings him before the great.

16 A gift opens doors;

it gives access to the great.

16 The gift of a person will open doors for him,

and before the great, it gives him access.

16 A gift opens the way for the one who gives it.

It helps him meet important people.

16 A man’s gift makes room for him

And brings him before great men.