Proverbs 19:6

Modern English Version

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

Cross References

Genesis 32:20

Moreover, say, ‘Your servant Jacob is behind us.’ ” For he said, “I will appease him with the gift that goes before me, and then I will see his face. Perhaps he will accept me.”

Genesis 42:6

Now Joseph was the governor over the land, and it was he who sold to all the people of the land. So Joseph’s brothers came and bowed themselves down before him with their faces to the ground.

Genesis 43:15

The men took the gift, and they took double the money with them, along with Benjamin. Then they went on their way down to Egypt and stood before Joseph.

Psalm 45:12

The daughter of Tyre will be there with a gift; the richest of the people will seek your favor.

Proverbs 16:15

In the light of the king’s countenance is life, and his favor is like a cloud of a spring rain.

Proverbs 17:8

A gift is like a charm in the eyes of him who has it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

Proverbs 18:16

The gift of a man opens the way for him, and brings him before great men.

Proverbs 19:12

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

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a bribe under cover, strong wrath.

Proverbs 29:26

Many seek the favor of a ruler, but justice for man comes from the Lord.

Matthew 2:11

And when they came into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary, His mother, and fell down and worshipped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Romans 6:23

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