Proverbs 19:6
Many seek the favor of a generous man, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
In context
3 When a man’s folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the Lord. 4 Wealth brings many new friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will not escape. 6 Many seek the favor of a generous man, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts. 7 All a poor man’s brothers hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him! He pursues them with words, but does not have them. 8 Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good.
9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will perish.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 19:6 in the KJV
Many will intreat the favour of the prince: And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 19:6 in the NIV
Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.