Many seek a ruler’s favor,(A)
and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.(B)

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(A)Many will seek the favor of a [a]generous person,
And every person is a friend to (B)him who gives gifts.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:6 Or noble

10 Luxury is not appropriate for a fool(A)
how much less for a slave to rule over princes!(B)

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10 Luxury is (A)not fitting for a fool;
Much less for a (B)slave to rule over princes.

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12 A king’s rage is like the roaring of a lion,(A)
but his favor is like dew on the grass.(B)

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12 A (A)king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion,
But his favor is like (B)dew on the grass.

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