Holy Scripture
Proverbs 18:16
A church father on this verse
“"A man's gift" is called an upright life. It is that gift that "makes room for him" and makes him worthy of the fullness of God. It is that very thing which is called the "throne" of the holy powers. Indeed, the "throne" of the mind is that excellent state which they maintain who are seated in a position that is fixed…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
16A man’s gift enlarges him, And seats him among princes.
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In context
14A wise servant calms a man’s anger; But who can endure a faint-hearted man?
15The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion; And the ears of the wise seek understanding.
— Proverbs 18:16 —
17A righteous man accuses himself at the beginning of his speech, But when he has entered upon the attack, the adversary is reproved.
18A silent man quells strifes, And determines between great powers.