15 An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,
    and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16 A man's (A)gift makes room for him
    and brings him before the great.

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15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,(A)
    for the ears of the wise seek it out.

16 A gift(B) opens the way
    and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.

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