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Proverbs 19:6
Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
Proverbs 19:6 · New Heart English Bible
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Proverbs 19:6 in other translations
Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
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In context
3 The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against the Lord.
4 Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.
5 A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.
6 Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
7 All the relatives of the poor shun him: how much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.
8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
9 A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.
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