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everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Many seek the favor of a generous man, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man <i>is</i> a friend to him that giveth gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Many entreat the favor of the nobility, And every man <i>is</i> a friend to one who gives gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Many will seek the favor of a generous person, And every person is a friend to him who <i>gives</i> gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Many will seek the favor of a generous man, And every man is a friend to him who gives gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Many will entreat the favor of a generous man, And every man is a friend to him who gives gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Many will seek the favor of a noble man, And everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Many will seek the favor of a generous <i>and</i> noble man, And everyone is a friend to him who gives gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Many seek a ruler’s favor, and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Many seek a ruler&#8217s favor, and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Many will entreat the favor of the liberal man; And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everyone tries to be friends of those who can help them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Many will entreat the favour of the liberal man: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Many try to win the kindness of a generous person, and everyone is a friend to a person who gives gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Everyone tries to gain the favor of important people; everyone claims the friendship of those who give out favors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Many curry favor of an official; everyone is a friend of the gift giver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Many people entreat the favor of a generous person, and everyone is the friend of the person who gives gifts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Many will seek the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Many beg the face of the noble, "" And all have made friendship to a man of gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Many entreat the face of the noble, And all have made friendship to a man of gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Many will wait for the face of the prince, and every one the friend to the man giving.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Many honour the person of him that is mighty, and are friends of him that giveth gifts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Many honor the character of one who is powerful, and there are friends for a giver of gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Many curry favor with a noble; everybody is a friend of a gift giver. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Many seek the favor of the generous, and everyone is a friend to a giver of gifts.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Many serve in the presence of a prince; he gives gifts even to those who are bad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />There are many that serve before the Prince, and he gives gifts to the evil.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Many will entreat the favour of the liberal man; And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Many court the favour of kings; but every bad man becomes a reproach to <i>another</i> man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=3732" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/19.htm">The Man of Integrity</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: rab·bîm (Adj-mp) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">Many</a> <a href="/hebrew/2470.htm" title="2470: yə·ḥal·lū (V-Piel-Imperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence to be weak, sick, afflicted; or to grieve, make sick; also to stroke, entreat.">seek</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: p̄ə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">the favor</a> <a href="/hebrew/5081.htm" title="5081: nā·ḏîḇ (Adj-ms) -- Inclined, generous, noble. From nadab; properly, voluntary, i.e. Generous; hence, magnanimous; as noun, a grandee.">of the prince,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and everyone</a> <a href="/hebrew/7453.htm" title="7453: hā·rê·a‘ (Art:: N-ms) -- Friend, companion, fellow. Or reya2; from ra'ah; an associate.">is a friend</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: lə·’îš (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">of</a> <a href="/hebrew/4976.htm" title="4976: mat·tān (N-ms) -- A gift. From nathan; a present.">the gift giver.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>All the brothers of a poor man hate him—how much more do his friends avoid him! He may pursue them with pleading, but they are nowhere to be found.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-16.htm">Proverbs 18:16</a></span><br />A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-14.htm">Proverbs 21:14</a></span><br />A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-7.htm">Proverbs 22:7</a></span><br />The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-16.htm">Proverbs 22:16</a></span><br />Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/28-6.htm">Proverbs 28:6</a></span><br />Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-19.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:19</a></span><br />A feast is prepared for laughter, and wine makes life merry, but money is the answer for everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-7.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:7</a></span><br />Surely extortion turns a wise man into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/112-9.htm">Psalm 112:9</a></span><br />He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-21.htm">Psalm 37:21</a></span><br />The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous are gracious and giving.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/41-1.htm">Psalm 41:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/16-9.htm">Luke 16:9</a></span><br />I tell you, use worldly wealth to make friends for yourselves so that when it is gone, they will welcome you into eternal dwellings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-34.htm">Luke 6:34-35</a></span><br />And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full. / But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-42.htm">Matthew 5:42</a></span><br />Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-2.htm">Matthew 6:2-4</a></span><br />So when you give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward. / But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, / so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a></span><br />Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that gives gifts.</p><p class="hdg">will</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/19-12.htm">Proverbs 19:12</a></b></br> The king's wrath <i>is</i> as the roaring of a lion; but his favour <i>is</i> as dew upon the grass.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/16-15.htm">Proverbs 16:15</a></b></br> In the light of the king's countenance <i>is</i> life; and his favour <i>is</i> as a cloud of the latter rain.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/29-26.htm">Proverbs 29:26</a></b></br> Many seek the ruler's favour; but <i>every</i> man's judgment <i>cometh</i> from the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">and</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/17-8.htm">Proverbs 17:8</a></b></br> A gift <i>is as</i> a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/18-16.htm">Proverbs 18:16</a></b></br> A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/21-14.htm">Proverbs 21:14</a></b></br> A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/35-4.htm">Attempts</a> <a href="/psalms/142-1.htm">Entreat</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-5.htm">Face</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-22.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-22.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-4.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-26.htm">Friendship</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-25.htm">Generous</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-27.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-23.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-4.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/45-12.htm">Intreat</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-25.htm">Liberal</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-26.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-20.htm">Numbers</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-7.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-7.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-15.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/psalms/17-14.htm">Something</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-12.htm">Special</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/7-37.htm">Attempts</a> <a href="/jeremiah/15-11.htm">Entreat</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-29.htm">Face</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-12.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-12.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-11.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-24.htm">Friendship</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-9.htm">Generous</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-16.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-11.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-19.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-13.htm">Intreat</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-8.htm">Liberal</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-7.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-26.htm">Numbers</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-7.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-1.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-4.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-25.htm">Something</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-1.htm">Special</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/19-1.htm">Life and Conduct</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Seeking the favor of such a person was a common practice, as it could lead to protection, provision, or advancement. This reflects the human tendency to pursue relationships with those who hold authority or resources. Biblically, this can be seen in the story of Joseph, who found favor with Pharaoh (<a href="/genesis/41-37.htm">Genesis 41:37-46</a>), and Daniel, who gained favor with King Nebuchadnezzar (<a href="/daniel/1-9.htm">Daniel 1:9, 19</a>-20). The pursuit of favor from earthly rulers contrasts with the biblical teaching to seek favor from God, who is the ultimate authority (<a href="/proverbs/3-3.htm">Proverbs 3:3-4</a>).<p><b>and everyone is a friend of the gift giver</b><br>In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, gift-giving was a common way to build alliances and secure loyalty. Gifts could be used to curry favor or demonstrate goodwill. This practice is evident in the story of Jacob sending gifts to Esau to appease him (<a href="/genesis/32-13.htm">Genesis 32:13-21</a>). The proverb highlights the superficial nature of such friendships, which are often based on material gain rather than genuine affection or loyalty. This is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus warns against seeking earthly rewards and encourages storing up treasures in heaven (<a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a>). The concept of gift-giving also points to the ultimate gift of salvation through Jesus Christ, who gave Himself freely for humanity (<a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/r/ruler.htm">Ruler</a></b><br>In the context of ancient Israel, a ruler would be a king or a person in authority. The verse highlights the human tendency to seek favor from those in power.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gift_giver.htm">Gift Giver</a></b><br>This refers to someone who is generous or wealthy, often gaining friends through their ability to give gifts. The verse suggests that generosity can attract people, sometimes for selfish reasons.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_human_relationships.htm">The Nature of Human Relationships</a></b><br>People often seek relationships with those who have power or wealth, sometimes for personal gain. This can lead to superficial relationships based on what one can receive rather than genuine friendship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_generosity.htm">The Influence of Generosity</a></b><br>Generosity can be a powerful tool for influence, but it should be exercised with pure motives. Believers are called to give selflessly, reflecting God's generosity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_favoritism.htm">Guarding Against Favoritism</a></b><br>Christians should be cautious of showing favoritism based on wealth or status. True Christian love is impartial and seeks the well-being of all, regardless of their social standing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ_in_our_relationships.htm">Reflecting Christ in Our Relationships</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are called to build relationships based on love and service, not on what we can gain. This reflects the selfless love of Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_good_works,_salvation.htm">What does the Bible say about good works and salvation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'overrighteous_overwise'_mean.htm">What does 'not be overrighteous or overwise' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_often_should_we_forgive_others.htm">What does the Bible say about true friendship?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_life_advice_does_proverbs_give.htm">What wisdom and guidance does Proverbs offer for life?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Many will intreat the favour of the prince</span>; Literally, <span class="accented">will stroke the face of the prince</span>, of the liberal and powerful man, in expectation of receiving some benefit from him (<a href="/proverbs/29-26.htm">Proverbs 29:26</a>; <a href="/job/11-19.htm">Job 11:19</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts</span> (see on Proverbs 17:8). The LXX., reading <span class="hebrew">כָל־הְרֵעַ</span> for <span class="hebrew">בָל־הָּרֵעַ</span>, renders, "Every bad man is a reproach to a man," which may mean that a sordid, evil man brings only disgrace on himself; or that, while many truckle to and try to win the interest of a prince, bad courtiers bring on him not glory, but infamy and shame. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/19-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Many</span><br /><span class="heb">רַ֭בִּים</span> <span class="translit">(rab·bîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">seek</span><br /><span class="heb">יְחַלּ֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḥal·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2470.htm">Strong's 2470: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be weak or sick</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the favor</span><br /><span class="heb">פְנֵֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the prince,</span><br /><span class="heb">נָדִ֑יב</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ḏîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5081.htm">Strong's 5081: </a> </span><span class="str2">Voluntary, generous, magnanimous, a grandee</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and everyone</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is a friend</span><br /><span class="heb">הָ֝רֵ֗עַ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rê·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7453.htm">Strong's 7453: </a> </span><span class="str2">Friend, companion, fellow</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאִ֣ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the gift giver.</span><br /><span class="heb">מַתָּֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(mat·tān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4976.htm">Strong's 4976: </a> </span><span class="str2">A present</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/19-6.htm">Proverbs 19:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/19-6.htm">Proverbs 19:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/19-6.htm">Proverbs 19:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/19-6.htm">Proverbs 19:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/19-6.htm">Proverbs 19:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/19-6.htm">Proverbs 19:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/19-6.htm">Proverbs 19:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/19-6.htm">Proverbs 19:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/19-6.htm">Proverbs 19:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/19-6.htm">Proverbs 19:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/19-6.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 19:6 Many will entreat the favor (Prov. 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