Proverbs 19:6

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that gives gifts.

American King James Version (AKJV)

Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that gives gifts.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Many will entreat the favor of the liberal man; And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

Great numbers will make attempts to get the approval of a ruler: and every man is the special friend of him who has something to give.

Webster's Revision

Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

World English Bible

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

English Revised Version (ERV)

Many will entreat the favour of the liberal man: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

Barnes's Proverbs 19:6 Bible Commentary

Intreat the favor ... - literally, "stroke the face" of the man of princely nature, who gives munificently.

Wesley's Proverbs 19:6 Bible Commentary

19:6 A friend - in profession.