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Proverbs 19:6

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6aMany will seek the favor of a noble man,

And everyone is a friend to a man who bgives gifts.

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Cross references

  1. aProv 29:26
  2. bProv 18:16; 21:14

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Many seek the favor of a generous man,

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

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Many curry favor with a ruler,

and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Many seek a ruler’s favor,

and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.

NLTNew Living Translation

Many seek favors from a ruler;

Everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts!

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Many will seek favor before the generous,

and everyone is the friend of a man of gifts.

KJV 1900King James Version

Many will intreat the favour of the prince:

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