Proverbs 19:6
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
In context
4 Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.
6 Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
7 All the brothers of a poor man hate him— how much more do his friends avoid him! He may pursue them with pleading, but they are nowhere to be found.
8 He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.
Proverbs 19:6 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
- KJV King James Version
- Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
- WEB World English Bible
- Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Many will entreat the favor of the liberal man; And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Many entreat the face of the noble, And all have made friendship to a man of gifts.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Many court the favour of a noble; and every one is friend to a man that giveth.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.