Proverbs 19:6

The Scriptures 1998

Many entreat the favour of the noble. And all are friends to him who gives gifts.

Cross References

Genesis 32:20

and you shall say, ‘Also look, your servant Yaʽ

Genesis 42:6

And Yosĕ

Genesis 43:15

And the men took that present and Binyamin, and they took double the amount of silver in their hand, and arose and went down to Mitsrayim, and stood before Yosĕ

Psalm 45:12

And the daughter of Tsor with a gift, The rich among the people seek your favour.

Proverbs 16:15

In the light of a sovereign’s face is life, And his delight is like a cloud of the latter rain.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe is a stone of favour in the eyes of its owner; 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 sovereign’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion, But his delight is like dew on the grass.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret subdues displeasure, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

Proverbs 29:26

Many seek the face of a ruler, But right-ruling for man comes from יהוה.

Matthew 2:11

And coming into the house, they saw the Child with Miryam His mother, and fell down and did reverence to Him, and opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the favourable gift of Elohim is everlasting life in Messiah יהושע  our Master.