How much more do his friends go bfar from him!
He may pursue them with words, yet they1 abandon him.
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American Standard Version
Many will entreat the favor of the liberal man; And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
Amplified® Bible
Many will entreat the favor of a liberal man, and every man is a friend to him who gives gifts.
Contemporary English Version
Everyone tries to be friends of those who can help them.
Darby English Version
Many court the favour of a noble; and every one is friend to a man that giveth.
Good News Bible
Everyone tries to gain the favor of important people; everyone claims the friendship of those who give out favors.
King James Version
Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
New American Standard Bible
Many will seek the favor of a generous man, And every man is a friend to him who gives gifts.
New International Version
Many curry favor with a ruler,
and everyone is the friend of a man who gives gifts.
New King James Version
Many entreat the favor of the nobility,
And every man is a friend to one who gives gifts.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Many will seek the favor of a generous man, And every man wants to befriend him who gives gifts.
Revised Standard Version
Many seek the favor of a generous man, and every one is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
Young's Literal Translation
Many entreat the face of the noble, And all have made friendship to a man of gifts.
New English Translation
Many people entreat the favor1 of a generous person,2 and everyone is the friend3 of the person who gives gifts.4
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