Many honour the person of him that is mighty, and are friends of him that giveth gifts.
Many will intreat the favour of the prince: And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
Many will entreat the favor of a liberal man, and every man is a friend to him who gives gifts.
Many will entreat the favor of the liberal man; And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
Many seek favor from rulers; everyone befriends a gift giver.
Many honor the character of one who is powerful, and there are friends for a giver of gifts.