Proverbs 19:6

Webster's Bible (1833)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 17:8 : 8 A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
  • Prov 18:16 : 16 A man's gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.
  • Prov 29:26 : 26 Many seek the ruler's favor, But a man's justice comes from Yahweh.
  • Prov 21:14 : 14 A gift in secret pacifies anger; And a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.
  • Matt 2:11 : 11 They came into the house and saw the young child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Opening their treasures, they offered to him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
  • Rom 6:23 : 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
  • Prov 19:12 : 12 The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, But his favor is like dew on the grass.
  • Gen 32:20 : 20 You shall say, 'Not only that, but behold, your servant, Jacob, is behind us.'" For, he said, "I will appease him with the present that goes before me, and afterward I will see his face. Perhaps he will accept me."
  • Gen 42:6 : 6 Joseph was the governor over the land. It was he who sold to all the people of the land. Joseph's brothers came, and bowed themselves down to him with their faces to the earth.
  • Gen 43:15 : 15 The men took that present, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and rose up, went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph.
  • 2 Sam 19:19-39 : 19 He said to the king, Don't let my lord impute iniquity to me, neither do you remember that which your servant did perversely the day that my lord the king went out of Jerusalem, that the king should take it to his heart. 20 For your servant does know that I have sinned: therefore, behold, I am come this day the first of all the house of Joseph to go down to meet my lord the king. 21 But Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered, Shall Shimei not be put to death for this, because he cursed Yahweh's anointed? 22 David said, What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah, that you should this day be adversaries to me? shall there any man be put to death this day in Israel? for don't I know that I am this day king over Israel? 23 The king said to Shimei, You shall not die. The king swore to him. 24 Mephibosheth the son of Saul came down to meet the king; and he had neither dressed his feet, nor trimmed his beard, nor washed his clothes, from the day the king departed until the day he came home in peace. 25 It happened, when he was come to Jerusalem to meet the king, that the king said to him, Why didn't you go with me, Mephibosheth? 26 He answered, My lord, O king, my servant deceived me: for your servant said, I will saddle me a donkey, that I may ride thereon, and go with the king; because your servant is lame. 27 He has slandered your servant to my lord the king; but my lord the king is as an angel of God: do therefore what is good in your eyes. 28 For all my father's house were but dead men before my lord the king; yet you set your servant among those who ate at your own table. What right therefore have I yet that I should cry any more to the king? 29 The king said to him, Why speak you any more of your matters? I say, You and Ziba divide the land. 30 Mephibosheth said to the king, yes, let him take all, because my lord the king is come in peace to his own house. 31 Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim; and he went over the Jordan with the king, to conduct him over the Jordan. 32 Now Barzillai was a very aged man, even eighty years old: and he had provided the king with sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim; for he was a very great man. 33 The king said to Barzillai, Come you over with me, and I will sustain you with me in Jerusalem. 34 Barzillai said to the king, How many are the days of the years of my life, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem? 35 I am this day eighty years old: can I discern between good and bad? can your servant taste what I eat or what I drink? can I hear any more the voice of singing men and singing women? why then should your servant be yet a burden to my lord the king? 36 Your servant would but just go over the Jordan with the king: and why should the king recompense it me with such a reward? 37 Please let your servant turn back again, that I may die in my own city, by the grave of my father and my mother. But behold, your servant Chimham; let him go over with my lord the king; and do to him what shall seem good to you. 38 The king answered, Chimham shall go over with me, and I will do to him that which shall seem good to you: and whatever you shall require of me, that will I do for you. 39 All the people went over the Jordan, and the king went over: and the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he returned to his own place.
  • Job 29:24-25 : 24 I smiled on them when they had no confidence. They didn't reject the light of my face. 25 I chose out their way, and sat as chief. I lived as a king in the army, As one who comforts the mourners.
  • Ps 45:12 : 12 The daughter of Tyre comes with a gift. The rich among the people entreat your favor.
  • Prov 16:15 : 15 In the light of the king's face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 19:7
    78%

    7 All the relatives of the poor shun him: How much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.

  • Prov 18:16
    77%

    16 A man's gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.

  • Prov 19:4-5
    2 verses
    75%

    4 Wealth adds many friends, But the poor is separated from his friend.

    5 A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.

  • Prov 29:26
    74%

    26 Many seek the ruler's favor, But a man's justice comes from Yahweh.

  • Prov 17:8
    74%

    8 A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; Wherever he turns, he prospers.

  • Prov 18:23-24
    2 verses
    74%

    23 The poor plead for mercy, But the rich answer harshly.

    24 A man of many companions may be ruined, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

  • Prov 14:20
    73%

    20 The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, But the rich person has many friends.

  • Prov 19:22
    72%

    22 That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.

  • Ps 112:5
    71%

    5 It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.

  • Prov 29:4-5
    2 verses
    71%

    4 The king by justice makes the land stable, But he who takes bribes tears it down.

    5 A man who flatters his neighbor, Spreads a net for his feet.

  • Prov 20:6
    71%

    6 Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, But who can find a faithful man?

  • Prov 12:2
    70%

    2 A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, But he will condemn a man of wicked devices.

  • Prov 22:11
    70%

    11 He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully Is the king's friend.

  • Job 34:19
    70%

    19 Who doesn't respect the persons of princes, Nor regards the rich more than the poor; For they all are the work of his hands.

  • Prov 11:27
    69%

    27 He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, But he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.

  • Prov 17:23
    69%

    23 A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, To pervert the ways of justice.

  • Ezek 16:33
    69%

    33 They give gifts to all prostitutes; but you give your gifts to all your lovers, and bribe them, that they may come to you on every side for your prostitution.

  • Prov 22:16
    68%

    16 Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, Both come to poverty.

  • Prov 6:3
    68%

    3 Do this now, my son, and deliver yourself, Seeing you have come into the hand of your neighbor. Go, humble yourself. Press your plea with your neighbor.

  • Prov 28:23
    68%

    23 One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than one who flatters with the tongue.

  • Prov 22:9
    68%

    9 He who has a generous eye will be blessed; For he shares his food with the poor.

  • Prov 22:1
    68%

    1 A good name is more desirable than great riches, And loving favor is better than silver and gold.

  • Prov 25:14
    68%

    14 As clouds and wind without rain, So is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

  • Luke 16:9
    68%

    9 I tell you, make for yourselves friends by means of unrighteous mammon, so that when you fail, they may receive you into the eternal tents.

  • Prov 28:20-21
    2 verses
    68%

    20 A faithful man is rich with blessings; But one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

    21 To show partiality is not good; Yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

  • Prov 28:27
    67%

    27 One who gives to the poor has no lack; But one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

  • Prov 3:4
    67%

    4 So you will find favor, And good understanding in the sight of God and man.

  • Isa 1:23
    67%

    23 Your princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves. Everyone loves bribes, and follows after rewards. They don't judge the fatherless, Neither does the cause of the widow come to them.

  • Prov 19:17
    67%

    17 He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; He will reward him.

  • Luke 6:30
    67%

    30 Give to everyone who asks you, and don't ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.

  • Prov 6:35
    67%

    35 He won't regard any ransom, Neither will he rest content, though you give many gifts.

  • Job 6:14
    67%

    14 "To him who is ready to faint, kindness should be shown from his friend; Even to him who forsakes the fear of the Almighty.

  • Prov 17:17-18
    2 verses
    67%

    17 A friend loves at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.

    18 A man void of understanding strikes hands, And becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.

  • Job 6:27
    67%

    27 Yes, you would even cast lots for the fatherless, And make merchandise of your friend.

  • Prov 27:9
    67%

    9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; So does earnest counsel from a man's friend.

  • Mic 7:3
    67%

    3 Their hands are on that which is evil to do it diligently. The ruler and judge ask for a bribe; And the powerful man dictates the evil desire of his soul. Thus they conspire together.

  • Luke 14:12
    66%

    12 He also said to the one who had invited him, "When you make a dinner or a supper, don't call your friends, nor your brothers, nor your kinsmen, nor rich neighbors, or perhaps they might also return the favor, and pay you back.

  • Luke 19:26
    66%

    26 'For I tell you that to everyone who has, will more be given; but from him who doesn't have, even that which he has will be taken away from him.

  • Prov 28:16
    66%

    16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

  • Prov 16:15
    66%

    15 In the light of the king's face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.

  • Prov 16:28
    66%

    28 A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

  • Prov 28:6
    66%

    6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, Than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

  • Prov 27:6
    66%

    6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; Although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

  • Prov 15:27
    66%

    27 He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.

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