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Proverbs 19:6
Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man [is] a friend to him that giveth gifts.
Proverbs 19:6 · Webster 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 perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbor.
5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape.
6 Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man [is] a friend to him that giveth gifts.
7 All 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].
8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall perish.
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