Proverbs 18:16 in the World English Bible
A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
Context
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16 A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.