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.