Proverbs 18:
Translations
16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. 16 A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before the great. 16 Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people! 16 A gift gets attention; it buys the attention of eminent people.



Courage the currency for greatness
Joshua 1:6-12

6 Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.
7 “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.
8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
10 So Joshua ordered the officers of the people:
11 “Go through the camp and tell the people, ‘Get your provisions ready. Three days from now you will cross the Jordan here to go in and take possession of the land the LORD your God is giving you for your...