Proverbs 19:6 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 19:6 NIV (New International Version)
Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.
Proverbs 19:6 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Many seek the favor of a generous man, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
Proverbs 19:6 NLT (New Living Translation)
Many seek favors from a ruler; everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts!
Proverbs 19:6 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Many seek a ruler’s favor, and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.
Proverbs 19:6 KJV (King James Version)
Many will intreat the favour of the prince: And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
Proverbs 19:6 NKJV (New King James Version)
Many entreat the favor of the nobility, And every man is a friend to one who gives gifts.
Proverbs 19:6 MSG (The Message)
Lots of people flock around a generous person; everyone’s a friend to the philanthropist.
Proverbs 19:6 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
Many will seek the favor of a generous person, And every person is a friend to him who gives gifts.
Proverbs 19:6 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Many will seek the favor of a generous and noble man, And everyone is a friend to him who gives gifts.
Proverbs 19:6 NET (New English Translation)
Many people entreat the favor of a generous person, and everyone is the friend of the person who gives gifts.