6 Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
Proverbs 19:6
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Proverbs 17:7–9
7 Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler! 8 A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds. 9 Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.
Proverbs 18:15–17
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out. 16 A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men. 17 The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
Proverbs 29:25–27
25 The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high. 26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD. 27 An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
Sirach 6:4–6
4 A wicked soul will destroy him who has it, and will make him a laughing stock to his enemies. (WEB) 5 Sweet words will multiply a man’s friends. A gracious tongue will multiply courtesies. (WEB) 6 Let those that are at peace with you be many, but your advisers one of a thousan… (WEB)
Sirach 20:13–15
13 He who is wise in words will make himself beloved; but the pleasantries of fools will be wasted. (WEB) 14 The gift of a fool will not profit you, for he looks for repayment many times instead of one. (WEB) 15 He will give little and insult much. He will open his mouth like a cri… (WEB)
Proverbs 22:10–12
10 Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease. 11 He who loves a pure heart and gracious lips will have the king for a friend. 12 The LORD’s eyes keep watch over knowledge, but He frustrates the words of the faithless.
Sirach 37:1–2
1 Every friend will say, “I also am his friend”; but there is a friend which is only a friend in name. (WEB) 2 Isn’t there a grief in it even to death when a companion and friend is turned into an enemy? (WEB)
Psalms 45:11–13
11 and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord. 12 The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor. 13 All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold.
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