Proverbs 19:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 19:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 19:6 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. him...: Heb. a man of gi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 19:6 — KJV
“Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. him...: Heb. a man of gifts”
— Proverbs 19:6 (KJV)
Proverbs 19:6 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 19:6
“Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. the ruler's...: Heb. the face of a ruler”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:6: many, favour, every
“Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering. bring me: Heb. take for me offering: or, heave offering”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:6: every, giveth, heb
“And Moses spake unto the children of Israel, and every one of their princes gave him a rod apiece, for each prince one, according to their fathers' houses, even twelve rods: and the rod of Aaron was among their rods. a rod...: Heb. a rod for one prince, a rod for one prince”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:6: prince, every, heb
“Out of all your gifts ye shall offer every heave offering of the LORD, of all the best thereof, even the hallowed part thereof out of it. best: Heb. fat”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:6: every, gifts, heb
“To many thou shalt give the more inheritance, and to few thou shalt give the less inheritance: to every one shall his inheritance be given according to those that were numbered of him. give the more...: Heb. multiply his inheritance give the less...: Heb. diminish his inheritance”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:6: many, every, heb
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