잠언 18:16
A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
Context
This verse from 잠언 Chapter 18 connects to 7 cross-references. 지혜로운 자는 권고를 들으나 미련한 자는 징계를 멸시한다. 말이 많으면 허물을 면하기 어려우니 입술을 제어하는 자가 지혜롭다.
다른 번역본
A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.
The gift of a man maketh room for him, And before the great it leadeth him.
A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men.
상호 참조
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