Proverbs 19:6

God's Word

Many try to win the kindness of a generous person, and everyone is a friend to a person who gives gifts.

Cross References

Genesis 32:20

And be sure to add, ‘Jacob is right behind us, sir.’ ” He thought, “I’ll make peace with him by giving him this gift that I’m sending ahead of me. After that I will see him, and he’ll welcome me back.”

Genesis 42:6

As governor of the country, Joseph was selling grain to everyone. So when Joseph’s brothers arrived, they bowed in front of him with their faces touching the ground.

Genesis 43:15

The men took the gifts, twice as much money, and Benjamin. They went to Egypt, where they presented themselves to Joseph.

Psalm 45:12

The people of Tyre, the richest people, want to win your favor with a gift.

Proverbs 16:15

When the king is cheerful, there is life, and his favor is like a cloud bringing spring rain.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe seems ⌞like⌟ a jewel to the one who gives it. Wherever he turns, he prospers.

Proverbs 18:16

A gift opens doors for the one who gives it and brings him into the presence of great people.

Proverbs 19:12

The rage of a king is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift ⌞given⌟ in secret calms anger, and a secret bribe calms great fury.

Proverbs 29:26

Many seek an audience with a ruler, but justice for humanity comes from the Lord.

Matthew 2:11

When they entered the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary. So they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Romans 6:23

The payment for sin is death, but the gift that God freely gives is everlasting life found in Christ Jesus our Lord.