Proverbs 19:6

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.

5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.

6 Many will intreat the favour 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.

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.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
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.