16 A person’s gift opens doors[a] for him
and brings him before the great.(A)

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  1. 18:16 Lit gift makes room

16 A person’s (A)gift makes room for him
And brings him before great people.

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

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Wealth attracts many friends,(A)
but a poor person is separated from his friend.

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(A)Wealth adds many friends,
But a poor person is separated from his friend.

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Wealth attracts many friends,
    but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them.(A)

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Many seek a ruler’s favor,(A)
and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.(B)

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(A)Many will seek the favor of a [a]generous person,
And every person is a friend to (B)him who gives gifts.

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  1. Proverbs 19:6 Or noble

Many curry favor with a ruler,(A)
    and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.(B)

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11 The one who loves a pure heart
and gracious lips—the king is his friend.(A)

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11 One who loves (A)purity of heart
And [a]whose speech is (B)gracious, the king is his friend.

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  1. Proverbs 22:11 Lit has grace on his lips

11 One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace
    will have the king for a friend.(A)

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29 Do you see a person skilled in his work?
He will stand in the presence of kings.
He will not stand in the presence of the unknown.(A)

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29 Do you see a person skilled in his work?
He will (A)stand before kings;
He will not stand before obscure people.

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Saying 6

29 Do you see someone skilled(A) in their work?
    They will serve(B) before kings;(C)
    they will not serve before officials of low rank.

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