Proverbs 19:6

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Many people are nice to a generous person. Everyone wants to be friends with someone who gives gifts.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:26

Many people want the friendship of a ruler, but the Lord is the only one who judges people fairly.

Proverbs 18:16

Gifts can open many doors and help you meet important people.

Proverbs 17:8

Some people think a bribe is like a lucky charm—it seems to work wherever they go.

Proverbs 21:14

If anyone is angry with you, give them a gift in private. A gift given in secret will calm even the strongest anger.

Proverbs 19:12

The shouts of an angry king are like a roaring lion, but his kind words are like a gentle rain falling softly on the grass.

Genesis 42:6

Joseph was the governor of Egypt at the time. He was the one who checked the sale of grain to people who came to Egypt to buy it. Joseph’s brothers came to him and bowed before him.

Romans 6:23

When people sin, they earn what sin pays—death. But God gives his people a free gift—eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Matthew 2:11

The wise men came to the house where the child was with his mother Mary. They bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened the boxes of gifts they had brought for him. They gave him treasures of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Proverbs 16:15

When the king is happy, life is better for everyone. When he is pleased, it is like a refreshing spring rain.

Psalm 45:12

People from Tyre will bring you gifts. Their richest people will try to win your friendship.

Genesis 43:15

So the brothers took the gifts to give to the governor. And the brothers took twice as much money with them as they took the first time. This time Benjamin went with the brothers to Egypt.

Genesis 32:20

You will say, ‘This is a gift to you, and your servant Jacob is behind us.’” Jacob thought, “If I send these men ahead with gifts, maybe Esau will forgive me and accept me.”