'Favor' in the Bible

So find favor and high esteemIn the sight of God and man.

Though He scoffs at the scoffers and scorns the scorners,Yet He gives His grace [His undeserved favor] to the humble [those who give up self-importance].

“For whoever finds me (Wisdom) finds lifeAnd obtains favor and grace from the Lord.

By the blessing [of the influence] of the upright the city is exalted,But by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.

He who diligently seeks good seeks favor and grace,But he who seeks evil, evil will come to him.

A good man will obtain favor from the Lord,But He will condemn a man who devises evil.

Good understanding wins favor [from others],But the way of the unfaithful is hard [like barren, dry soil].

Fools mock sin [but sin mocks the fools],But among the upright there is good will and the favor and blessing of God.

The king’s favor and good will are toward a servant who acts wisely and discreetly,But his anger and wrath are toward him who acts shamefully.

In the light of the king’s face is life,And his favor is like a cloud bringing the spring rain.

He who finds a [true and faithful] wife finds a good thingAnd obtains favor and approval from the Lord.

Many will seek the favor of a generous and noble man,And everyone is a friend to him who gives gifts.

The king’s wrath terrifies like the roaring of a lion,But his favor is as [refreshing and nourishing as] dew on the grass.

The soul of the wicked desires evil [like an addictive substance];His neighbor finds no compassion in his eyes.

A good name [earned by honorable behavior, godly wisdom, moral courage, and personal integrity] is more desirable than great riches;And favor is better than silver and gold.

He who [appropriately] reprimands a [wise] man will afterward find more favorThan he who flatters with the tongue.

Many seek the ruler’s favor,But justice for man comes from the Lord.