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Proverbs 19:6

World English Bible

Many will entreat the favor of a ruler,
and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

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Proverbs 19:6 in other translations

Many will entreat the favor of the liberal man; And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

Proverbs 19:6 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 19:6 in context

  1. 4Wealth adds many friends,
    but the poor is separated from his friend.
  2. 5A false witness shall not be unpunished.
    He who pours out lies shall not go free.
  3. 6Many will entreat the favor of a ruler,
    and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
  4. 7All the relatives of the poor shun him:
    how much more do his friends avoid him!
    He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.
  5. 8He who gets wisdom loves his own soul.
    He who keeps understanding shall find good.