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Proverbs 19:6-7

6 Many curry favor with a ruler,
and everyone is the friend of a man who gives gifts.

7 A poor man is shunned by all his relatives—
how much more do his friends avoid him!
Though he pursues them with pleading,
they are nowhere to be found.

Cross References for Proverbs 19:6-7

Romans 6:23 - For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Click to read the verse Romans 6:23 Click to read the verse Romans 6:23

Matthew 2:11 - On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshi... Click to read the verse Matthew 2:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 2:11

Proverbs 17:8 - A bribe is a charm to the one who gives it; wherever he turns, he succeeds. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:8 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:8

Proverbs 21:14 - A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath. Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:14 Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:14

Proverbs 18:16 - A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great. Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:16 Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:16

Genesis 42:6 - Now Joseph was the governor of the land, the one who sold grain to all its people. So when Jose... Click to read the verse Genesis 42:6 Click to read the verse Genesis 42:6

Genesis 32:13 - He spent the night there, and from what he had with him he selected a gift for his brother Esau: Click to read the verse Genesis 32:13 Click to read the verse Genesis 32:13

Genesis 43:11 - Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be, then do this: Put some of the best produ... Click to read the verse Genesis 43:11 Click to read the verse Genesis 43:11

Genesis 32:20 - And be sure to say, ‘Your servant Jacob is coming behind us.’” For he thought, “I will pacify h... Click to read the verse Genesis 32:20 Click to read the verse Genesis 32:20

2 Samuel 13:3 - Now Amnon had a friend named Jonadab son of Shimeah, David’s brother. Jonadab was a very shrewd... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:3 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:3

Proverbs 19:12 - A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:12 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:12

Genesis 43:15 - So the men took the gifts and double the amount of silver, and Benjamin also. They hurried down... Click to read the verse Genesis 43:15 Click to read the verse Genesis 43:15

Job 11:19 - You will lie down, with no one to make you afraid, and many will court your favor. Click to read the verse Job 11:19 Click to read the verse Job 11:19

Judges 3:15 - Again the Israelites cried out to the Lord, and he gave them a deliverer—Ehud, a left-handed ma... Click to read the verse Judges 3:15 Click to read the verse Judges 3:15

Proverbs 29:26 - Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the Lord that man gets justice. Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:26 Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:26

Proverbs 16:15 - When a king’s face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:15 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:15

Psalms 45:12 - The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift, men of wealth will seek your favor. Click to read the verse Psalms 45:12 Click to read the verse Psalms 45:12

Proverbs 13:18 - He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored. Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:18 Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:18

2 Samuel 19:19-39 - and said to him, “May my lord not hold me guilty. Do not remember how your servant did wrong on... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 19:19-39 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 19:19-39

Job 29:24-25 - When I smiled at them, they scarcely believed it; the light of my face was precious to them. Click to read the verse Job 29:24-25 Click to read the verse Job 29:24-25

Daniel 11:24 - When the richest provinces feel secure, he will invade them and will achieve what neither his f... Click to read the verse Daniel 11:24 Click to read the verse Daniel 11:24

Acts 24:26 - At the same time he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, so he sent for him frequently... Click to read the verse Acts 24:26 Click to read the verse Acts 24:26