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6Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

Proverbs 19:6

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Matthew Henry

(vv. 6-7)

These two verses are a comment upon Prov. 18:4; and show, 1. How those that are rich and great are courted and caressed, and have suitors and servants in abundance. The prince that has power in his hand, and preferments at his disposal, has his gate and his ante-chamber thronged with petitioners, that are ready to adore him for what they can get. Many will entreat his favour , and think themselves...

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