Proverbs 18:16 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

Maketh room for him; procures him free access to great men. Heb. enlargeth him, as this very phrase is rendered, Psalms 4:1, and elsewhere; freeth him from straits and oppressions. Bringeth him before great men; gets him favour and free conversation with them.

Proverbs 18:16

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