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.
