World English Bible
Proverbs 19:6
“Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 19
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.
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Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
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.
8
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.