6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him [1] that giveth gifts.

Other Translations of Proverbs 19:6

New International Version

6 Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.

English Standard Version

6 Many seek the favor of a generous man,Or of a noble and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

The Message

6 Lots of people flock around a generous person; everyone's a friend to the philanthropist.

New King James Version

6 Many entreat the favor of the nobility, And every man is a friend to one who gives gifts.

New Living Translation

6 Many seek favors from a ruler; everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts!

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 19:6

Commentary on Proverbs 19:6

(Read Proverbs 19:6)

We are without excuse if we do not love God with all our hearts. His gifts to us are past number, and all the gifts of men to us are fruits of his bounty.

14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

Other Translations of Proverbs 21:14

New International Version

14 A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.

English Standard Version

14 A gift in secret averts anger, and a concealed bribe,Hebrew a bribe in the bosom strong wrath.

The Message

14 A quietly given gift soothes an irritable person; a heartfelt present cools a hot temper.

New King James Version

14 A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.

New Living Translation

14 A secret gift calms anger; a bribe under the table pacifies fury.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 21:14

Commentary on Proverbs 21:14

(Read Proverbs 21:14)

If money can conquer the fury of the passions, shall reason, the fear of God, and the command of Christ, be too weak to bridle them?