Proverbs 19:6

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Many seek a ruler’s favour, and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:26

Many desire a ruler’s favour, but a person receives justice from the  Lord.

Proverbs 18:16

A person’s gift opens doors  for him and brings him before the great.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe  seems like a magic stone to its owner; wherever he turns, he succeeds.

Proverbs 21:14

A secret gift soothes anger, and a covert bribe, fierce rage.

Proverbs 19:12

A king’s rage is like the roaring of a lion, but his favour is like dew on the grass.

Genesis 42:6

Joseph was in charge of the country; he sold grain to all its people. His brothers came and bowed down before him with their faces to the ground.

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Matthew 2:11

Entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and falling to their knees, they worshipped him.  Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Proverbs 16:15

When a king’s face lights up, there is life; his favour is like a cloud with spring rain.

Genesis 43:15

The men took this gift, double the amount of silver, and Benjamin. They immediately went down to Egypt and stood before Joseph.

Genesis 32:20

You are also to say, “Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.” ’ For he thought, ‘I want to appease Esau with the gift that is going ahead of me. After that, I can face him, and perhaps he will forgive me.’