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16 A gift opens the door
    and helps the giver meet important people.

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Wealth brings many friends.
    But even the closest friend of a poor person abandons them.

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Many try to win the favor of rulers.
    And everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts.

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11 A person who has a pure and loving heart and speaks kindly
    will be a friend of the king.

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Saying 6

29 Do you see someone who does good work?
    That person will serve kings.
    That person won’t serve officials of lower rank.

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