Proverbs 19:6

New King James Version

Many entreat the favor of the nobility, And every man is a friend to one who gives gifts.

Cross References

Genesis 32:20

and also 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

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

Genesis 43:15

So the men took that present and Benjamin, and they took double money in their hand, and arose and went down to Egypt; and they stood before Joseph.

Psalm 45:12

And the daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; The rich among the people will seek your favor.

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 present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor; Wherever he turns, he prospers.

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 pacifies anger, And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.

Proverbs 29:26

Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the Lord.

Matthew 2:11

And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped 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 in Christ Jesus our Lord.