Proverbs 19:6

World English Bible (WEB)

Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

In context

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.

WEB World English Bible: Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
KJV King James Version: Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth 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.