Proverbs 19:6

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Everyone tries to be friends of those who can help them.

Cross References

Genesis 32:20

And Jacob told them to be sure to say that he was just behind them. Jacob hoped the gifts would make Esau friendly, so Esau would be glad to see him when they met.

Genesis 42:6

Since Joseph was governor of Egypt and in charge of selling grain, his brothers came to him and bowed with their faces to the ground.

Genesis 43:15

The brothers took the gifts, twice the amount of money, and Benjamin. Then they hurried off to Egypt. When they stood in front of Joseph,

Psalm 45:12

All the richest people from the city of Tyre will try to influence you

Proverbs 16:15

When a ruler is happy and pleased with you, it's like refreshing rain, and you will live.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe works miracles like a magic charm that brings good luck.

Proverbs 18:16

A gift will get you in to see anyone.

Proverbs 19:12

An angry king roars like a lion, but when a king is pleased, it's like dew on the crops.

Proverbs 21:14

A secret bribe will save you from someone's fierce anger.

Proverbs 29:26

Many try to make friends with a ruler, but justice comes from the LORD.

Matthew 2:11

When the men went into the house and saw the child with Mary, his mother, they knelt down and worshipped him. They took out their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh and gave them to him.

Romans 6:23

The reward for sin is death. But God's gift is eternal life given by Jesus Christ our Lord.