6 Many curry favor with a ruler,

and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.

6 Many seek the favor of a generous man,

and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince:

And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

6 Many seek favors from a ruler;

Everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts!

6 Many entreat the favor of the nobility,

And every man is a friend to one who gives gifts.

6 Many people want to please a leader,

and everyone is friends with those who give gifts.

6 Many will entreat the favor of the liberal man;

And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

6 Many court the favour of a noble; and every one is friend to a man that giveth.

6 Many try to win the kindness of a generous person, 

and everyone is a friend to a person who gives gifts. 

6 Many seek a ruler’s favor,

and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.

6 Many seek the favor of the generous,

and everyone is a friend to a giver of gifts.

6 Many try to win the favor of rulers.

And everyone is the friend of a man who gives gifts.

6 Many will seek the favor of a generous man,

And every man is a friend to him who gives gifts.