Proverbs 19:6
6 Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.
Other Translations of Proverbs 19:6
King James Version
6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him
English Standard Version
6 Many seek the favor of a generous man,
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!
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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.