But a wounded spirit who can bear.
Your gift will make room for you and put you in the presence.
15 the heart of the prudent getteth knowledge.
It is well to listen to our enemies that we may form a better judgment of ourselves.
And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
One of the first things you need to understand is that god has given you gifts to use for his glory.
13 he that answereth a matter before he heareth it it is folly and shame unto him.
Both a time to speak and a time to keep.
A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.
14 the spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity.
16 a man s gift maketh room for him and bringeth him before great men.
Gifts are given to accommodate you in fulfilling god s predestined plan and purpose for your life.
May his gifts make room for him in our souls.
English standard version a man s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.
You will perhaps be angry or to speak more gently will wonder that in place of a longer letter which you had hoped for from me you receive this brief note.
17 he that is first in his own cause.
Blessed be the lord who makes us welcome to come to his throne without money and without price.
Your gift will make room for you.
But remember what says the wise man that there is a time for all things under the heaven.
However gift could also mean possessing a special ability.
God has put a gift or talent in every person that the world will make room for.
It is this gift that will enable you to fulfill your vision.
New living translation giving a gift can open doors.
Berean study bible a man s gift opens doors for him and brings him before great men.
It gives access to important people.
It was customary sometimes to refer matters to god by casting lots with solemn prayer.
Proverbs 18 16 rotateit i have read the bible through from end to end many times including this verse but one day it jumped out at me and as i began to study it it quickly became one of my favourites.