This is the wording of my bible version:
"A man's gift will make a large opening for him, and it will lead him even before great people"
Proverbs 18:16 says, “A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.” This verse is typically interpreted to mean that we should be faithful to use the gifts that God has given us and that as we use them our faith will be strengthened.
It is difficult to interpret it's literal meaning.