Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 19:6
“Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 19:6 Context
3The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD. 4Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. 5A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. 6Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. 7All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him. 8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. 9A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
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Other Translations
Many will entreate the fauour of the Prince: and euery man is a friend to him that giueth gifts.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Many will seek the favor of a generous man, And every man is a friend to him who gives gifts.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Many will entreat the favor of the liberal man; And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Great numbers will make attempts to get the approval of a ruler: and every man is the special friend of him who has something to give.
- Basic English Bible
Many court the favour of a noble; and every one is friend to a man that giveth.
- Darby Bible
Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
- Webster's Bible
Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
- World English Bible
Many entreat the face of the noble, And all have made friendship to a man of gifts.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Many will entreat the favour of the liberal man; and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Many will seek the favor of a generous man, And every man is a friend to him who gives gifts.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Many will entreat the favor of the liberal man; And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Great numbers will make attempts to get the approval of a ruler: and every man is the special friend of him who has something to give.
- Basic English Bible
Many court the favour of a noble; and every one is friend to a man that giveth.
- Darby Bible
Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
- Webster's Bible
Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
- World English Bible
Many entreat the face of the noble, And all have made friendship to a man of gifts.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Many will entreat the favour of the liberal man; and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 19:6
19:6 A friend - in profession.