Proverbs 19:6

Modern King James Version

Many will beg the favor of a ruler, and all are friends to a man who gives gifts.

Cross References

Genesis 32:20

And also you shall say, Behold, your servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goes before me, and afterward I will see his face. Perhaps he will accept me.

Genesis 42:6

And Joseph was the potentate over the land. He was the one selling to all the people of the earth. And Joseph's brothers came and bowed down themselves before him, their faces to the earth.

Genesis 43:15

And the men took that present, and they took double silver in their hand, and Benjamin. And they rose up and went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph.

Psalm 45:12

And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the peoples shall stroke your face.

Proverbs 16:15

In the light of the king's face is life, and his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe is like a precious stone in the eyes of him who has it; wherever he turns, he is prudent.

Proverbs 18:16

A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

Proverbs 19:12

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

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret quiets anger; and a bribe in the bosom quiets strong wrath.

Proverbs 29:26

Many seek the ruler's favor; but each man's judgment comes from Jehovah.

Matthew 2:11

And coming into the house, they saw the child with Mary His mother. And they fell down and worshiped Him. And opening their treasures, they presented gifts to Him, gold and 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.